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BCNC Joins Opening of Sixth Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Program

26 October 2026 0 views
On 3 February 2025, the Academic Services and Learning Center of Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Chiang Mai, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute, reported that Director Asst. Prof. Dr. Amavasee Ampansirirat had assigned pediatric nursing lecturer Kanrawee Panyawong to attend the opening of the sixth specialized nursing training program in child and adolescent mental health and psychiatric nursing. Dr. Kittisak Aksornwong, Director-General of the Department of Mental Health, presided over the online opening and delivered a special lecture on mental health and substance abuse development policy. Dr. Hathaichanee Booncharoen, Director of the Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development, joined executives, curriculum committee members, and trainees online. The program was jointly organized by the Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development, the School of Nursing at Mae Fah Luang University, and the college. It aims to equip registered nurses with the knowledge and understanding to provide child and adolescent mental health and psychiatric nursing care, promote mental wellbeing, and prevent problems at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. Trainees also learn treatment and rehabilitation for children and adolescents with psychiatric conditions and support for their families, working with multidisciplinary teams and relevant networks. Thirteen registered nurses enrolled in the four-month program running from 1 February–31 May 2025.