We represent mental health nursing and all things mental health within the wider family of the RCN.
Mental Health Forum
Apply to be on the Forum Steering Committee today
Applications have now opened to appoint members to RCN Forum Steering Committees. You can find out more about the opportunity on this page before clicking through to complete your online application. Please note both the appointments information page and the application page are behind the member login, in line with all of our election and appointment pages.
Applications close at 4.30pm on Monday 22 June 2026.
Library subject guide
Discover key mental health nursing information resources including books, reports and journal articles.
Fellows
The arena of mental health is wide and often complex. The forum committee receives support from experts, helping to compliment gaps in knowledge and promote partnerships nationwide.
Join the RCN Mental Health Forum Facebook Group
RCN Facebook groups are a place where you can get involved in honest and open discussions on the issues that affect you and your field of practice.
Leadership to Improve Physical and Mental Health
A programme to promote understanding of physical and mental health needs.
Further resources
- Mental Health Act Review. The RCN contributed to the reforming of the Mental Health Act. This page highlights the RCN responses.
- Mental health clinical topic. This specialist area contains information and resources relevant to those working in the field of mental health.
- Parity of esteem. Parity of esteem describes the need to value mental health equally to physical health. People with complex mental health needs should have the same access to health care services and support as people with physical health needs.
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17 Jun 2026
Sheffield
RCN Long-term Conditions Conference 2026
Tackling health inequalities in long-term conditions: Working together, turning vision into reality
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