Mental Health Conversations
Being a psychiatric nurse is a privilege. Everyone has the right to live a mentally healthy life and feel empowered to achieve whatever they’re capable of. And when someone needs a little help to get to that point, nurses are there to help.
In this series, we will bring you inside the doors of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, meeting nurses from across the service, and some of the people who have spent time in their care.
Together, we shed light on what it really means to be a mental health nurse today – the rewards and challenges of the role, the deep impact that nurses can make, and where psychiatric nursing is going in the future.
Whether you're a seasoned nurse, a nursing student, or a mental health advocate, Mental Health Conversations brings us together to be informed, inspired and empowered.
Mental Health Conversations is a brand new podcast series brought to you by St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, Ireland’s largest independent mental health service.
Mental Health Conversations
Ep6 - The Future of Nursing
In the final episode of the Mental Health Conversations from St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, we explore the future of nursing and the exciting opportunities to further shape the profession, from advancements in technology to improving recruitment, retention, and the perception of mental healthcare, Shane Kirwan speaks with team members about the key areas driving change.
Frankie Prendergast, our Digital Health Applications Programme Manager, talks about how St Patrick’s is leading the way in digital care delivery. She shares how innovative technology is making treatment more accessible for services users and empowering nurses with new ways to deliver care and advance their careers.
John Creedon, our Director of Nursing, describes where the nursing profession finds itself today. He outlines how St Patrick’s is positioning itself as the employer of choice for mental health professionals into the future.
Finally, Gary Kiernan, a former service user and mental health advocate, looks ahead to a future free of stigma. He shares his thoughts on how he believes that will be achieved.