About ISPN

ISPN – The International Society of Psychiatric-Mental health Nurses – was formed in 1999 as a result of the amalgamation of four independent psychiatric-mental health nursing organizations. More information on the history of ISPN history, can be found here.

Our Mission (adopted December 2023)

ISPN’s mission is ‘to promote advanced psychiatric-mental health nursing leadership in practice, research, education, and policy worldwide.’.

Our Vision (adopted December 2023)

ISPN will be the premier, global psychiatric-mental health nurses' organization.

Our Value Statements

Strategic Goals

• Cultivate individual and organizational partnerships locally and globally

• Increase ISPN influence and proactive support for mental health of populations

• Increase the recognition of ISPN amongst professionals and the public

• Advance mental health knowledge, skill, and expertise of members and interprofessional colleagues

Strategic Plan PDF

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What's New

Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) launched their newest Public Service Announcement, “A Teddy Bear’s Dream,” a heartbreaking reminder that kids deserve to be kids – and teddy bears belong in children’s arms, not at shrines and memorials in the aftermath of school shootings. The PSA reveals a powerful truth: we all have the power to prevent school shootings. Watch and share the PSA.

Read ISPN's 2025 Winter Newsletter

ISPN has signed a MOU with the Japan Academy of Mental Health Nursing (JAPMHN). We are excited to mutually share and collaborate with JAPMHN!

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline just celebrated its second anniversary in July! Since transitioning to 988, they've provided vital support to 10 million contacts through calls, texts, and chats!

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The ISPN Peer Support Workgroup has opened up this support to any nurse at this time (members or nonmembers). Click here for more information.

ISPN is a collaborative partner with the Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice! If you are not a member, be sure to look at the member benefits to see reasons to join both organizations! Visit their website today!

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