TY - JOUR
AU - G. Strudwick
AU - P. Hubley
AU - D. Sinclair
AU - A. Carroll
AU - S. Chambers
AU - M. Nelson
AU - S. Kaur
A1 - 
AB - Healthcare largely remains fragmented between physical and mental health services, resulting in poorer outcomes and inefficiencies. An aging population and increasing comorbidities among patients highlight the urgent need for integration. Barriers such as historical separation of physical and mental health services, workforce limitations and stigma persist, yet societal attitudes are shifting to be more aware and accepting of mental health conditions. Nurse leaders, with their holistic, patient-centred approach, are uniquely positioned to lead this transformation. This commentary will explore the critical role of nurse leaders in advancing the integration of physical and mental healthcare.
AD - Chief Clinical Informatics Officer, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Toronto, ON.; VP Health Disciplines and Chief Nurse Executive, University Health Network Toronto, ON.; Vice President Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing Executive, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Toronto, ON.; Advanced Practice Nurse Education, University Health Network Toronto, ON.; Director, Nursing Practice and Innovation, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Toronto, ON.; Director, Professional Practice, University Health Network Toronto, ON.; Professional Practice, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Toronto, ON.
AN - 40810184
BT - Nurs Leadersh (Tor Ont)
C5 - Education & Workforce
CP - 1
DA - Jul
DO - 10.12927/cjnl.2025.27659
DP - NLM
IS - 1
JF - Nurs Leadersh (Tor Ont)
LA - eng
N2 - Healthcare largely remains fragmented between physical and mental health services, resulting in poorer outcomes and inefficiencies. An aging population and increasing comorbidities among patients highlight the urgent need for integration. Barriers such as historical separation of physical and mental health services, workforce limitations and stigma persist, yet societal attitudes are shifting to be more aware and accepting of mental health conditions. Nurse leaders, with their holistic, patient-centred approach, are uniquely positioned to lead this transformation. This commentary will explore the critical role of nurse leaders in advancing the integration of physical and mental healthcare.
PY - 2025
SN - 1910-622x
SP - 15
EP - 22+
ST - The Critical Role of Nurse Leaders in Integrating Physical and Mental Healthcare: A Commentary
T1 - The Critical Role of Nurse Leaders in Integrating Physical and Mental Healthcare: A Commentary
T2 - Nurs Leadersh (Tor Ont)
TI - The Critical Role of Nurse Leaders in Integrating Physical and Mental Healthcare: A Commentary
U1 - Education & Workforce
U3 - 10.12927/cjnl.2025.27659
VL - 38
VO - 1910-622x
Y1 - 2025
ER -