UNC Charlotte School of Nursing Faculty Honored to Attend and Present at NCNA’s Annual Psych Retreat

February 5, 2025
Categories: Faculty Spotlights, General News

This past weekend, the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) hosted its annual Psych Retreat, a vital gathering for nurses and healthcare professionals dedicated to psychiatric and mental health care. This event offers an invaluable platform to delve into emerging trends, best practices, treatment approaches, and policies shaping the future of mental health nursing.

UNC Charlotte’s Contribution

This year, UNC Charlotte School of Nursing faculty members Lufei Young, PhD, ACNP-BC, and Teresa Cronell, EdD, MSN, CCRN, CNE, were honored to attend and contribute to the retreat by presenting their research session titled “Enhancing Communication and Team Building Through Implicit Bias Mitigation and Cultural Humility Development.” In their session, our faculty:

  • Explore how cultural humility can foster effective communication and teamwork in diverse healthcare environments.
  • Highlight the importance of addressing implicit bias in nursing practice.
  • Demonstrate strategies to identify and adapt to personal biases through critical self-reflection.

About the NCNA Psych Retreat

Held annually, the NCNA Psych Retreat features an engaging lineup of sessions that address crucial topics in mental health, including high-yield psychopharmacology, disparities in perinatal mental health, substance use disorders, and chronic pain management. The retreat is designed for a broad audience, including nurses, advanced practice nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals committed to advancing mental health care delivery.

2026 Retreat Event Details

  • Dates: January 30–31, 2026
  • Location: Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle, Cary, NC

The NCNA Psych Retreat continues to provide impactful opportunities for mental health professionals to network, learn, and share insights. We look forward to seeing our faculty’s work inspire attendees and advance the mission of mental health care excellence.