Jacqui Cousins CMHN

Jacqui is a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse and Public Health Practitioner with 25 years experience working in private practice, community health, hospitals, education and tertiary environments. A Master of Public Health informs NTM's focus on education and community engagement.

Jacqui’s training style is friendly and engaging and she is

Jacqui’s training style is friendly and engaging and she is passionate about equipping local business, community and faith organisations in mental health and psychosocial healthcare. Jacqui is a practicing Mental Health Clinician and an accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

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Advocacy

Mental Health Nurses are still not 'all in this together'

Nursing The Mind is committed to advocating for access and equity in the Mental Health System. Sadly, Credentialed Mental Health Nurses (CMHNs) are still locked out of the Better Access Initiative which gives Medicare rebates to help people access mental health professionals and care, regardless of where they live.

As CMHNs are well suited to providing counselling services for people who are impacted by the comorbidity of physical and mental health problems, the lack of recognition of our specialist skills is not equitable. People managing chronic illnesses that impact their mental health should have access to skilled clinicians who have insight and experience into their presenting needs. CMHNs are also well suited to assist people with navigating the broader health sector.

Nursing The Mind supports the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses petition advocating for the right for Credentialed Mental Health Nurses to be listed as a Medicare provider. We welcome your support in signing the petition and raising this with your local State and Federal MPs.

For further information, see the article written by Dr Richard Lakeman.