Editorial Call for Papers for Special Topical Issues of Archives of Psychiatric Nursing

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We, the editors of Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, and our Special Issue editors want your papers targeted to the special topics described below! Archives of Psychiatric Nursing disseminates original, peer-reviewed research that is of interest to psychiatric and mental health care nurses. The field is considered in its broadest perspective, including theory, practice and research applications related to all ages, special populations, settings, and interdisciplinary collaborations in both the public and private sectors. Through critical study, expositions, and review of practice, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing is a medium for clinical scholarship to provide theoretical linkages among diverse areas of practice. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing is pleased to announce calls for manuscripts related to five special issues: Infant Mental Health (due June 2018); Measures of Indicators of Resilience (due June 2018); the Opioid Crisis (due December 2018); Social Determinants of Health: Impact on Mental Health Outcomes (due January 2019); The Future of Psychiatric Nursing—Ten Years Following the Institute of Medicine Report on the Future of Nursing (due June 2019). Each of these topics is described in more detail below and also available at Calls for Papers: www.psychiatricnursing.org. All papers will be peer-reviewed and must adhere to Archives author guidelines: http://www.psychiatricnursing.org/content/authorinfo INFANT MENTAL HEALTH: Special Issue Editors are Beth Bonham, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN and Andrea Kwasky, DNP, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC. The World Health Organization and Healthy People 2020 have identified the need to improve the well-being of mothers, infants and children. Manuscripts are being sought that: (1) Present data derived from quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods studies; (2) discuss emerging clinical practice issues; or (3) examine topics related to infant mental health for example, maternal health, social support, epigenetics, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. Inquiries about the special issue can be sent to Beth Bonham at [email protected] or Andrea Kwasky at [email protected] MEASURES OF INDICATORS OF RESILIENCE: Special Issue Editor: Jaclene A. Zauszniewski, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN There are many conceptualizations and theories of resilience; embedded in these are the concepts of resistance, rebound, or recovery. To build the science of resilience, reliable and valid measures are needed for indicators of resilience that may reflect resistance, rebound, or recovery from the perspectives of “I am,” “I have,” or “I can do.” Examples of such indicators include acceptance, hardiness, mastery, hope, self-efficacy, sense of coherence, and resourcefulness, among others. This special issue will focus on the instrument development and psychometric testing of new, revised, or adapted measures of indicators or aspects of resilience. Examinations of global measures of resilience are also welcomed. Inquiries about the special issue can be sent to Jaclene A. Zauszniewski, [email protected] OPIOID CRISIS Special Issue Editors: Ukamaka Oruche, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN and Rhonda Schwindt, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC We have seen the devastation of the opioid epidemic on individuals, families, and entire communities. In 2015, an estimated 29.5 million of the adult global population used drugs and had a diagnosable drug use disorder. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, the majority of the 190,000-annual drug-related deaths were due to opioid overdoses. The opioid epidemic requires the mobilization of worldwide resources and the attention of healthcare providers across disciplines. Manuscripts are being sought that: (1) Present data derived from quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods studies; (2) discuss emerging clinical practice issues; (3) examine topics related to prevention, treatment, and recovery supports for opioid addiction; impact and support for families; and training and retention of workforce; and (4) include recommendations for advancing effective nursing practice, education or research with individuals and families impacted by opioid epidemic. Inquiries about the special issue can be sent to: Ukamaka Oruche [email protected]; or Rhonda Schwindt [email protected] SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH: IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES Special Issue Editor: Edilma L. Yearwood, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN Social determinants of health (SDH) are factors outside the control of the individual that influence their psychological well-being and contributes to health inequities. These factors include environmental conditions associated with where people live, work or play; socio-economic status; education level attained and health literacy; race, gender, access to services and presence or absence of policies promoting equity within particular communities and cultures. Mental and behavioral disorders are significantly impacted by SDH factors. Manuscripts are being sought that: (1) Present data derived from quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods studies; (2) examine individuals across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults or older adults); (3) illustrate a clear connection between SDH and mental, psychological or behavioral affects; (4) adhere to sound scientific research methodology; and (5) include recommendations for advancing effective nursing practice, education or research with individuals impacted by SDH. Inquiries about the special issue can be sent to: Edilma L. Yearwood, [email protected] THE FUTURE OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING—TEN YEARS POST the INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE REPORT ON THE FUTURE OF NURSING Special Issue Editor: Emily J. Hauenstein, PhD, LCP, MSN, FAAN In October, 2010 the Institute of Medicine released its report that proposed a fundamental transformation of the Nursing Profession. Targets for transformation included practice, education, and research as well as the need for better data for understanding the healthcare workforce. While the report did not explicitly address transformation in psychiatric mental health nursing, ten years later, the demand for well qualified mental health providers far exceeds the supply in most places. This special Issue will examine the ten years since the report and how the specialty area has changed to help meet today’s needs for psychiatric and mental health care. Manuscripts are being sought that: (1) Provide data about the psychiatric nursing workforce, diversity, changes in the last 10 years and goals for ensuring supply across levels of psychiatric nurses; (2) discuss outcomes of psychiatric nursing practice; (3) discuss specific psychiatric nursing roles including the psychiatric nurse practitioner and child mental health providers; (4) discuss models of psychiatric nursing care especially integrated primary and mental health; (5) evaluate psychiatric nursing practice in non-traditional settings and roles; (6) evaluate the status of psychiatric nursing scientists; (7) examine regulatory and practice barriers for psychiatric nurses, especially for advanced practice psychiatric nurses (APRNs); and (8) include recommendations to realize the transformative effort in psychiatric mental health care. Inquiries about the special issue can be sent to: Emily J. Hauenstein, [email protected]