Japan Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

 

1. Outline of the JAPMHN

Year Established: 1991
Number of members: Approx. 1,400

Primary goals:

We aim to advance mental health nursing science, foster a broad exchange of knowledge, and contribute to people’s mental health and well-being.

Business Activities:

  •  Holding academic meetings
  •  Publication of Journal of Japan Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing and other materials
  •  Promotion of research activities
  •  Seminars and lectures
  •  Collaboration and linkage with domestic and foreign related organizations
  •  Social activities to contribute to mental health and welfare
  •  Other activities that help to achieve the goals of the society

Sixth Term
(Term of office: May 12, 2023 – June 1, 2025)

Board of Directors

NAME AFFILIATION RESPONSIBILITY
Seitaro Teraoka Teikyo University Chairperson
Mami Kayama National College of Nursing Vice Chairperson
Yoshimi Endo Tottori College of Nursing Research Promotion Committee
Takako Okawa Fukushima Medical University Committee on Mental Health Care Related to Disaster
Yoshie Okada International University of Health and Welfare Committee for Quality Improvement in Practice
Fujika Katsuki Nagoya City University Social Contribution Committee
Atsuko Tamaki Kobe Women’s University Editorial Board
Rie Chiba Kyoto University Public Relations and Information Committee
Kiyoka Nozue Keio University Committee on Ethics and Conflict of Interest
Masami Hasegawa Toyama College of Welfare Science Awards Committee
Takuya Hatakeyama University of Kochi Academic Collaboration Committee
Yuki Hamada Tokyo Women’s Medical University Treasurer
Mitsunobu Matsuda Osaka Metropolitan University Committee for Quality Improvement in Education
Designated Directors
Keiichiro Kiriyama Nagoya City University General Affairs Committee
Sanae Nakatogawa Kitasato University General Affairs Committee

Auditors

NAME AFFILIATION
Masa Ogino Musashino University
Keiko Takita Gifu University of Health Sciences

 

2. Introduction of the Committee

Editorial Board
To advance the field of psychiatric and mental health nursing, as well as to encourage widespread knowledge exchange

  •  Editing, publishing, and copyright management of the Journal of JAPMHN

Research Promotion Committee
To encourage research activities among society members to advance psychiatric and mental health nursing

  •  Research Grant Program for Young Researchers
  •  Award Program for Outstanding Research Papers
  •  Providing seminars and events about research

Committee for Quality Improvement in Education
To carry out activities to improve the quality of education in psychiatric and mental health nursing

  •  Providing seminars and events to enhance the quality of education

Committee for Quality Improvement in Practice
To enhance the quality of practice of psychiatric and mental health nursing

  •  Providing seminars and events to enhance the practical nursing skills and knowledge

Academic Collaboration Committee
To collaborate with other academic organizations, share knowledge widely, and propose policies as needed

  •  Collaboration with other academic and allied organizations to review, propose, and disseminate information on policies related to psychiatric and mental health nursing
  •  Collecting and organizing information about social situation surrounding psychiatric and mental health nursing
  •  Recommendations on policies for clinical practice in psychiatric and mental health
  •  Coordination with other academic and professional associations

Social Contribution Committee
To contribute extensively to society through the activities

  •  Promoting mental health knowledge to the public and other professionals
  •  Collaboration with the Medical Accident Investigation System

Public Relations and Information Committee
To provide domestic and international information on psychiatric and mental health nursing to JAPMHN members

  •  Dissemination of pamphlet
  •  To distribute e-Newsletters
  •  Management and operation of the society’s website
  •  Public relations activities through media

Committee on Mental Health Care Related to Disaster
To provide disaster relief (including disaster prevention and mitigation) with knowledge of psychiatric and mental health nursing

  •  Collecting information of practice and research on disaster relief
  •  Developing nursing guidelines for disasters
  •  Cooperation with the JANA Disaster Relief Program

Committee on Ethics and Conflict of Interest
To examine ethical issues and conflicts of interest

  •  Review and examination of ethical issues in the society
  •  Review and examination of conflicts of interest
  •  Research ethics review

General Affairs Committee
To carry out appropriate operations to ensure the smooth running of the society

  •  Management and administration of the organization
  •  Operation of the Board of Directors, Delegate Assembly, and General Assembly of the Society
  •  Membership Management
  •  Re-examination of regulations and organization
  •  Accounting services

Committee for Promoting the Utilization of Advanced Practice Nurses (limited time)
To clarify advanced practice nurses’ roles in mental health nursing

  •  To conduct a survey regarding the activities and achievements of advanced practice nurses in mental health nursing

 

3. Provision of Information

Consultation and Support Guidelines for consultants, from external organizations, for medical staff who work with COVID-19 situations (VERSION 1.0 May 2020):
https://www.japmhn.jp/remotepfaguide/en

 

Contact Us

Secretariat
Japan Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Office
Mainichi Academic Forum, Palaceside Building, 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0003, Japan
TEL: 81-3-6267-4550
FAX: 81-3-6267-4555
E-MAIL: maf-japmhn@mynavi.jp