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A community mental health nurse is a nurse that focuses on the mental health of the human and the relationships surrounding that human that poor mental health can impact. The community nurses focuses on educating the public surrounding mental health, recognizing signs and symptoms of poor mental health, and focuses on community outreach concerning mental health. Community outreach could be education, assistance in multiple forms, awareness, and support. The community mental health nurse is trained in behavior disorders, anxiety and panic, eating disorders, and provides education and support for those afflicted with mental health issues and their families. Community mental health nurses can also be nurse practitioners in an effort to improve access and quality to those afflicted with mental health disorders (Phoenix, 2016). Phoenix, B. J., Hurd, M., & Chapman, S. A. (2016). Experience of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Public Mental Health. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 40(3), 212–224. https://proxy.ulib.csuohio.edu:2096/10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000171