The mission is to educate young people for professional careers in mental health nursing, one of the world s most caring professions. This innovative academic programme develops students competency to deliver high-quality care, carry out relevant research and make significant contributions to mental health care services. Students develop abilities in clinical reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, therapeutic communication and the management of change in mental health nursing. They also learn how to work effectively, both independently and with other health care professionals, in providing quality mental health care in various settings from clinical psychiatric to community mental health services.