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Proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2022

The Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice is accepting abstract submissions for research, policy, and practice that illustrates innovative and effective efforts in behavioral health. They especially invite submissions related to their areas of focus, equity, children and families, and behavioral health across the lifespan. The deadline for abstract submission is May 15. Submit today!

The psychiatric mental health nursing specialty and community is saddened by the death of Dr. Shirley Smoyak. Mentored by Hildegard Peplau and an early graduate of Dr Peplau's benchmark psychiatric nursing program at Rutgers University, Shirley was a visionary for psychiatric nurses and nursing exemplified through her teaching, scholarship, and advocacy. Following are links to her obituary and an APNA history Interview of her.

Dr. Sara Horton-Deutsch, ISPN Past President (2014-2015) and her colleague Dr. Holly Wei are authors of a new book published by Sigma Visionary Leadership in Healthcare: Excellence in Practice, Policy, and Ethics. Free downloadable resources include a sample chapter, Facilitator Guide, and Learner Activities Workbook.
Congratulations, Sara!

Past ISPN President (2016-2017) Dr. Edilma Yearwood led an expert team commissioned by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (ANCC) in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson to develop the Trailblazing Innovation Faculty Tool Kit.
Congratulations, Edilma!

Past President Dr. Cheryl Woods Giscombe Appointed to New AACN Initiative: In conjunction with the 2021 The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, the AACN announced a new initiative to build leadership capacity in new nurses with a special emphasis on developing essential skills in resilience, self-care, and well-being. Dr. Giscombe joins experts to design innovative clinical learning experiences where students can practice and demonstrate their new competencies.
Congratulations, Cheryl!

Podcast Series The Future of Nursing 2020-2030. This 8-part series explores practical strategies for the nursing profession to advance health equity. These strategies reflect the recommendations from the report The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity. Click here to see the podcasts.

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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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