ISPN Strategic Partners

ISPN is working to create lasting partnerships and collaborations with other organizations with a similar mission and vision. Listed below are the organizations that ISPN has a formal collaboration with.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation's 4 million registered nurses. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. Founded in 1896, and with members in all 50 states and U.S. territories, ANA is the strongest voice for the profession.

We are a global, interdisciplinary organization committed to informing policy, practice, and research at the intersection of behavioral health, social justice, and well-being.

This website is dedicated to Members and Non-Members of the society. ISPN is a registered society of Mental Health Nursing and Allied Health Professionals registered under Societies Act. This society is meant for the Professional/Scientific Development in the field of Mental Health Nursing.

The Japanese Academy of Psychiatric Nursing is an academic organization established in 1991. With over 1,400 members, it is the largest academic organization in the field of mental health nursing. In addition to striving to advance academic studies, the organization's goal is to contribute to people's mental health and welfare through the development of mental health nursing.

To advocate and advance the unique expertise and value the CNS contributes to health care through policy, collaboration, and professional development.

Sri Lankan Professional Nurses Clinical Society (SLPNCS)

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The ISPN Foundation is seeking nominees to serve on the Board of Directors of the Foundation - Click here to nominate, self-nominations are encouraged.

ISPN Full and Retired Members, please take a minute to vote in our ISPN 2025 Board and Nominating Committee Ballot here

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

Congratulations to Dawn Bounds for receiving the five-year, $3.5 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to evaluate the efficacy of the Garnering Resilience in Traumatized Youth and Families program.
We celebrate Dr. Bounds in her work supporting adolescents and families.

Faye Gary was selected to receive the American Academy of Nursing Living Legend Award 2024. She will be honored at the Living Legends Ceremony held at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, taking place on October 31 – November 2, 2024. She and four other extraordinary leaders exemplify the resolve and ingenuity of the profession and have made significant impacts on health systems and health policy. Dr. Gary is a long-time active member in ISPN, serving on numerous ISPN committees and recipient of Diversity and Equity Award (2018). Congratulations, Dr. Gary!

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!

Read ISPN's Summer Connections Newsletter!

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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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