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{"title":"Examining the psychological symptoms of pediatric oncology nurses and barriers to seeking psychological help: A mixed-methods study","authors":"Nazan Turan","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152036","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152036","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Backgrounds</h3><div>Evidence suggests that Pediatric Oncology Nurses (PONs) experience stress-related psychological distress and, as a result, consider leaving the pediatric oncology setting. However, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether PONs receive psychological help during this process or, if not, what factors prevent them from seeking help.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>In this study, the psychological symptom levels of PONs were examined, and the barriers that prevent those with high or very high symptom risk from seeking professional help were identified.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study was conducted in X, the capital of X, between August 2024 and January 2025, using a sequential (quantitative–qualitative) mixed-methods design, in accordance with the COREQ and STROBE guidelines. A total of 114 PONs participated in the quantitative phase, and 26 in the qualitative phase. Quantitative data were collected using the Participant Information Form and the Symptom Checklist -90-R (SCL-90-R). Qualitative data were obtained through focus group interviews.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Quantitative analyses indicated that PONs were at high risk for symptoms of somatization, depression, anxiety, anger, and hostility. Additionally, the General Symptom Index (GSI) scores differed significantly based on gender, number of children, and total length of service in the pediatric oncology unit. Qualitative analyses revealed four main factors that prevented PONs from seeking psychological help: (1) stigma (self-stigma/social stigma), (2) status anxiety (loss of status/fear of status), (3) perceived capability for self-management (pharmacological knowledge/ awareness of social support resources/digital competence), and (4) self-efficacy (high levels of self-efficacy/low levels of self-efficacy).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Results indicate that PONs experienced a high or very high risk of psychological symptoms but refrained from seeking psychological help due to factors such as stigma, status anxiety, perceived capability for self-management, and self-efficacy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 152036"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145693950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the predictors of depression among university students: The roles of cyberbullying and emotion regulation strategies","authors":"Emad Shadifat ,&nbsp;Amira Alshowkan ,&nbsp;Firas Abu-Sneineh ,&nbsp;Abdulla Ibrahim","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152029","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152029","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Depression is a growing mental health concern among university students, with factors such as cyberbullying and emotion regulation (ER) potentially serving as significant predictors. This study aimed to determine how cyberbullying victimization, ER, and demographic variables predict depression among university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate students. Data were collected using the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and Cyberbullying Victimization Scale (CVS). The study included a sample of 636 students, with a mean age of 21.8 years, of which 69 % were female. Reliability analyses demonstrated strong internal consistency for the Cyberbullying Victimization Scale (α = 0.846), the PHQ-9 depression scale (α = 0.886), and the ERQ (α = 0.911). Approximately one-third of the participants reported elevated levels of cyberbullying victimization (33.2 %) and depressive symptoms (30.5 %). Notably, male students experienced higher rates of cyberbullying, whereas female students reported higher depression scores. Regression analysis revealed that cyberbullying victimization, emotional suppression, female gender, and being in the second year of study were significant predictors of increased depression scores, collectively accounting for 18.2 % of the variance. These findings underscore the necessity for targeted mental health interventions and the implementation of cyberbullying prevention strategies within academic environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 152029"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145693944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Addressing psychosis stigma in urban Pakistan through participatory forum theatre: A pilot implementation study","authors":"Ashley Boscoe ,&nbsp;Onaiza Qureshi ,&nbsp;Zahra Khan ,&nbsp;Aneeta Pasha ,&nbsp;Ciarán O'Driscoll ,&nbsp;Madiha Shaikh","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152032","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152032","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Stigma remains a major barrier to treatment and recovery for individuals with psychosis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Pakistan, where access to mental health services is limited and cultural perceptions of mental illness are often shaped by supernatural beliefs. This pilot study employed Forum Theatre, a participatory, arts-based method rooted in Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed (TO), to engage communities and reduce psychosis-related stigma through co-created performance and dialogue. The intervention was co-produced with individuals with lived experience of psychosis, caregivers, performers, and TO experts.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Using a mixed-methods design and guided by the Standards for Reporting Implementation Studies (StaRI) framework, the study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of Forum Theatre to address psychosis related stigma in urban Pakistan. Phase 1 involved participatory workshops to co-develop a script to be performed to community audiences. Phase 2 included public performances followed by audience interaction. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews, audience intercept “vox pops” and pre/post-performance stigma questionnaires (CAMI-12 and KAP) at three time points.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Overall, the intervention was well-received, with high retention (75 % workshops; 70.5 % follow-up). Quantitative findings showed an increase in psychosis knowledge, though no statistically significant change in stigma scores. Thematic analysis identified eight key themes, from positive impact of workshop participation to calls for expansion, highlighting logistical barriers and power dynamics as areas for further review.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Forum Theatre shows potential as a feasible and culturally relevant approach to address stigma in LMICs. Further research with validated measures and wider recruitment is warranted to assess its broader impact and sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 152032"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145693927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The transformative impact of spiritual wellness on depression and suicidal tendencies: A new nursing perspective on patient recovery","authors":"Ayman Mohamed El-Ashry ,&nbsp;Mohamed Ali Zoromba ,&nbsp;Eman Sameh Abdelhay ,&nbsp;Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr ,&nbsp;Radwa Ahmed Abd El Razek ,&nbsp;Mona Metwally El-Sayed","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152033","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152033","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The relationship between spiritual wellness and mental health, particularly in depression and suicidal tendencies, is increasingly recognized in nursing and healthcare; however, limited research explores this connection in non-Western contexts.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Examine the transformative impact of spiritual wellness on depression and suicidal tendencies among patients with depressive disorders.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed. Data were collected from April to September 2024 at the outpatient psychiatric clinic.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A convenience sample of 145 patients. Participants completed the Validated Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale (SIDAS), and Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Existential well-being emerged as the strongest predictor of lower depression (β = −0.548, <em>p</em> &lt; .001) and suicidal ideation (β = −0.495, p &lt; .001). Religious well-being showed weaker correlations. Age, marital status, and education level also significantly influenced outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Spiritual wellness, particularly existential well-being, plays a critical role in reducing depression and suicidal tendencies among patients with depressive disorders.</div></div><div><h3>Implications</h3><div>Psychiatric and mental health nurses should incorporate spiritual care and existential-focused interventions into care plans among patients with depressive disorders. Training programs and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential to address spiritual needs effectively, fostering holistic patient recovery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 152033"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145693946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of knowledge, attitudes and awareness of women with and without severe mental illness regarding breast cancer: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Müyesser Aşgın Cirit ,&nbsp;Sevecen Çelik İnce","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152031","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152031","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>In this study, it was aimed to compare the knowledge, attitudes and awareness of women with and without SMI towards breast cancer.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This comparative, cross-sectional study was conducted between March and December 2024 with 109 women with SMI and 109 women without SMI in western of Turkey. The Breast Cancer Awareness Scale was used to measure knowledge, attitudes, and awareness regarding breast cancer. A non-probability sampling method was used. Breast cancer awareness among women with and without SMI was analyzed using the student's <em>t</em>-test.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The mean breast cancer awareness scale score was 0.61 ± 0.67 for women with SMI and 1.05 ± 0.61 for women without SMI. It was found that women with and without SMI had low breast cancer awareness levels, but those without SMI had statistically significantly higher breast cancer awareness than women with SMI (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001). It has been determined that women without SMI have higher breast cancer awareness scores than women with SMI, based on marital status, employment status, educational status, income status, childbearing status, body mass index, and smoking status.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practices</h3><div>It is recommended to determine the factors affecting the low knowledge, attitude and awareness of breast cancer in women with and without SMI and to carry out interventions to increase their knowledge, attitude and awareness of breast cancer.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 152031"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145693948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of negative psychosocial experiences and sociodemographic factors on mental health literacy: A community-based inquiry among Black Canadians","authors":"Joseph Adu ,&nbsp;Josephine Pui-Hing Wong ,&nbsp;Priscilla Boakye ,&nbsp;Egbe B. Etowa ,&nbsp;Sebastian Gyamfi ,&nbsp;Mark F. Owusu","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Mental health is a basic human right that requires universal access for all people, but a lot of disparities remain in mental health services. Mental health literacy is critical to accessing available mental healthcare and other social support services. Systemic challenges, lack of mental health literacy, and access barriers, including mental illness stigma, have contributed to the increasing mental health disparities in Black communities.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study explored the impact of negative psychosocial experiences and sociodemographic factors on mental health literacy in Black families and communities in Ontario.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Three hundred and thirty-five<!--> <!-->Black people of African descent participated in this cross-sectional study (175 women, 156 men, and four persons of other gender identities) using multiple linear regression analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>All independent factors in the model jointly contributed at a statistically significant level (X2 = 360.11, <em>p</em> &lt; .001) to variation in mental health literacy among the study population. Two sociodemographic and three psychosocial variables had independent statistically significant association with mental health literacy. Among the sociodemographic variables, age (β = −0.27, CI = −0.42, −0.12, <em>p</em> &lt; .001) had a negative association with MHL; that is, being older by one year correlated with a reduced MHL score by 0.27 units. Similarly, having multiple income sources (β = −6.91, CI: −13.04, −0.78; <em>p</em> &lt; .05) had negative association with MHL, that is, having multiple income sources relating to having one income source correlated with reduced mental health literacy by 6.91 units. Among the psychosocial variables, CAMI (β = −0.51; CI = −0.56, −0.45; <em>p</em> &lt; .001) had a negative association with MHL; that is, a unit increase in CAMI score correlated with a 0.51 unit decrease in MHL score. Likewise, DAS (β = −0.08; CI = −0.15, −0.01; <em>p</em> &lt; .05) had a negative association with MHL, that is, a unit increase in DAS score correlated with a 0.08 unit decrease in MHL score.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Public health interventions that focus on different aspects of the worldview of Black families and communities to create awareness of mental health literacy should be prioritized as a critical approach to mental health promotion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 152026"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145693925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of motivational interviewing on coping, functioning, and quality of life in patients with bipolar disorder: A randomized controlled study","authors":"Halis Yılmaz ,&nbsp;Gülay Taşdemir","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152023","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152023","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Coping, functionality, and quality of life levels are known to be lower in patients with bipolar disorder compared to the general population.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study aimed to examine the effect of motivational interviewing on coping, functioning, and quality of life in patients with bipolar disorder.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study was planned as randomized controlled with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. Participants consisted of 48 individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder who were selected using a purposive sampling method based on predefined inclusion criteria. They were then randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group, with 24 individuals in each group. A motivational interview for six sessions was applied to those in the intervention group. Data were collected using an information form, the Coping Attitudes Assessment Scale, the Bipolar Disorder Functioning Scale, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Short Form.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Quality of life, coping, and functioning scores of the intervention group were higher than those of the control group after the intervention and at follow-up. In the intervention group, after the intervention, a statistically significant positive correlation was found between coping and functioning levels, as well as between quality of life and functioning levels (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>We concluded that motivational interviewing was effective in enhancing stress coping, improving functionality, and increasing quality of life in individuals with bipolar disorder. It is suggested that it is important for psychiatric nurses to be familiar with motivational interviewing techniques, and that this practice should be disseminated in psychiatric clinics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 152023"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145693926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A qualitative study on care roles and health support for family caregivers of people with psychotic disorders in Spain","authors":"Amelia Villena Jimena ,&nbsp;José Miguel Morales-Asencio ,&nbsp;Casta Quemada ,&nbsp;María M. Hurtado","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152027","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152027","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and aim</h3><div>Patients with psychosis often have a family member who acts as their caregiver. This presence is linked to a favorable outcome for the patient, but it also represents a significant change in the family member's life and daily routine. The aim of this research is to investigate to what extent family caregivers perceive and experience barriers regarding continuity of care and participation in the care process in the Spanish context.</div></div><div><h3>Methodological design and justification</h3><div>Focus groups are a qualitative technique used to identify the needs, preferences, and demands of a particular group.</div></div><div><h3>Ethical issues and approval</h3><div>Participants provided written informed consent before participating in the study. Approval for this study was granted by the Ethics and Research Committee of Málaga Research Methods: Four focus groups (27 participants) were conducted. Data were subject to a thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Two themes and ten subthemes were identified. The main themes are: 1) “Functions of family caregivers”, and 2) “Needs of family caregivers”. Family caregivers of people with psychotic disorders are assuming important care roles, as ensuring adherence to pharmacological treatment, functions of the auxiliary self, emotional support or promotion of autonomy. For do it properly, caregivers need the support of the health system.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This research identifies the needs of family caregivers and promotes, therefore, that healthcare professionals and services facilitate specific information, participation in clinical decision-making and support spaces. These measures can improve the patient's outcomes and the quality of life of the patient and caregiver.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 152027"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145693949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psycho-oncology: Bridging mental health and cancer care in modern medicine","authors":"Kanchan Upadhyay ,&nbsp;Raunak Kumar Tamrakar ,&nbsp;Sunil Kumar ,&nbsp;Suraj Butoliya","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Psycho-oncology integrates psychological care into oncology to address distress, improve adherence, and enhance quality of life, yet its nursing-led applications remain underexplored. Purpose.</div><div>This systematic review synthesizes evidence on psycho-oncological interventions and their implications for psychiatric/mental health nursing practice, incorporating recent advancements from 2023 to 2025.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Scopus from January 2015 to November 2025. Inclusion criteria: peer-reviewed articles in English on psycho-oncological interventions, psychological distress, or nursing roles in cancer care. Exclusions: case reports, non-empirical studies, pre-2015 publications. Quality appraisal used the MMAT tool for methodological rigor.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Seventy-five studies were included. Key interventions (CBT, MBSR, SSRIs) reduce distress (moderate to strong evidence), with emerging data on mind–body therapies for pain relief and global prevalence of survivor mental health issues. Nursing-led screening, communication training, and caregiver support improve outcomes. Barriers include stigma and resource gaps, particularly in MENA regions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Psycho-oncology supports mental health nursing through distress screening, intervention delivery, and advocacy, contributing to more integrated care models. Limitations include reliance on English-language publications and potential publication bias, which may limit generalizability. Future research should focus on longitudinal trials and equity in low-resource settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 152024"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145693947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mentoring undergraduate nursing students in psychiatric mental health research: A pilot training initiative","authors":"Jennifer Graber ,&nbsp;Jennifer Saylor ,&nbsp;Shawn Frapp ,&nbsp;Amy Jackson","doi":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152025","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152025","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Peer mentoring among various levels of nursing students can foster inclusivity and break down silos through psychiatric mental health research-driven projects. While mentorship as a teaching modality in undergraduate nursing education is not novel, a symbiotic relationship between mentor and mentee encourages professional and academic growth.</div></div><div><h3>Aims</h3><div>This pilot study examined the efficacy of a mentoring training program (MTP) and mentoring competency of baccalaureate, honors nursing students to increase research process engagement in psychiatric-mental health nursing.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Researchers used a cross-sectional design with a sample of freshman (<em>n</em> = 17) and junior (<em>n</em> = 10) undergraduate honors nursing students. Participants completed a revised 20-item Mentoring Competency Assessment (MCA) and 7 open-ended questions about the mentoring experience.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>For each MCA item, most participants rated themselves and their mentor or mentee as possessing a high mentoring skill level, ranging from 4.50 (SD = 2.52) to 6.86 (SD = 0.35). There was no statistical difference found between mentors and mentees in mentoring competency, supporting the efficacy of the MTP. From the open-ended questions, researchers found four overarching themes: emergent leadership, bi-directional mentorship, adaptive communication, and fostering a legacy of support.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Overall, students expressed positive feedback regarding the peer mentoring program. By implementing an MTP, nurse graduates are poised to transition into clinical practice successfully and have a deeper appreciation for psychiatric mental health nursing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55466,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Psychiatric Nursing","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 152025"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145693945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}