Holistic Approaches on Mental Health

Because a host of factors contribute to mental disorders, a holistic approach is needed to address the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the person.

Johns Hopkins nurse clinicians, educators, students, and researchers work to address the continuum of mental health, from prevention to intervention, treatment, and recovery supports for individuals, groups, and populations. The goal for all is preventing mental and substance use disorders, removing barriers for those who need treatment, and promoting the health, well-being, and quality of life for all we touch.

Mental Health & Behavioral Interventions

Centers and Initiatives

Our faculty-led, interdisciplinary centers and initiatives strengthen a focused area of scholarship in health care by providing an environment to expand the knowledge base, integrate specific education and practice initiatives, and mentor new scholars.

Faculty Spotlight
Karan Kverno
PhD, MSN, BS, RN
FAAN, FAANP
APRN, FNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC

Karan Kverno is recognized internationally as an expert in psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) practice and education. She founded and led the planning and implementation of the innovative online Post-master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate program, designed to build a workforce of dually certified NPs who will provide mental health care in collaborative or integrated […]

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