Geriatric Mental Health Nursing in India: Need and Scope
India’s aging population is witnessing a surge in geriatric mental health concerns, with conditions like depression and dementia affecting a significant proportion of older adults. Geriatric mental health nursing (GMHN) plays a critical role in early detection, holistic care, and enhancing the quali...
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| author | K. Annapoorani Radhakrishnan Govindan Palanimuthu Thangaraju Sivakumar K. S. Meena G. Balamurugan |
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| description | India’s aging population is witnessing a surge in geriatric mental health concerns, with conditions like depression and dementia affecting a significant proportion of older adults. Geriatric mental health nursing (GMHN) plays a critical role in early detection, holistic care, and enhancing the quality of life for this vulnerable group. Despite its growing importance, the field faces significant workforce shortages and limited training opportunities. Initiatives such as the fellowship in GMHN at NIMHANS mark progressive steps toward building specialized capacity. Integrating GMHN into nursing curricula and expanding structured programs are essential to meet future needs. Strategic policy changes, enhanced career pathways, and investment in this niche field are crucial for sustainable impact. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-57dc47b071f84107bbd9cea05cdac4f72025-08-20T03:59:26ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing2231-15052666-528X2025-01-0122110210510.4103/iopn.iopn_25_25Geriatric Mental Health Nursing in India: Need and ScopeK. AnnapooraniRadhakrishnan GovindanPalanimuthu Thangaraju SivakumarK. S. MeenaG. BalamuruganIndia’s aging population is witnessing a surge in geriatric mental health concerns, with conditions like depression and dementia affecting a significant proportion of older adults. Geriatric mental health nursing (GMHN) plays a critical role in early detection, holistic care, and enhancing the quality of life for this vulnerable group. Despite its growing importance, the field faces significant workforce shortages and limited training opportunities. Initiatives such as the fellowship in GMHN at NIMHANS mark progressive steps toward building specialized capacity. Integrating GMHN into nursing curricula and expanding structured programs are essential to meet future needs. Strategic policy changes, enhanced career pathways, and investment in this niche field are crucial for sustainable impact.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/iopn.iopn_25_25geriatric mental health nursingindianeedscope |
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| title | Geriatric Mental Health Nursing in India: Need and Scope |
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