Better patient–nurse relationships can transform mental health care—and make hospital stays shorter

MedicalXpress | 五月 29, 2026

Being admitted to a mental health unit can be one of the most vulnerable moments in a person's life. They often arrive in the midst of a crisis, and are fearful, confused, and anxious. But in these situations, one thing can profoundly affect their experience: the relationship established with the nurses who attend them, especially in the first days.