Vol. 2, Issue 2, Part A (2025)

Background: Post-crisis rehabilitation represents a critical stage in the continuum of mental health care, bridging the gap between acute stabilization and long-term recovery. Mental health nurses play a vital role in this phase through structured therapeutic engagement, relapse prevention strategies, and holistic rehabilitation interventions. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of structured mental health nursing interventions on recovery outcomes, relapse rates, and patient engagement during the post-crisis rehabilitation period. Methods: A mixed-method study was conducted involving 80 post-crisis patients and 40 mental health nurses. Quantitative data were collected using standardized instruments, including the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) and the Therapeutic Engagement Questionnaire (TEQ), measured at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Relapse and readmission rates were also recorded. Qualitative data were gathered through in-depth interviews with nurses and analyzed thematically. Paired t-tests, McNemar’s test, and ANOVA were applied to examine recovery trends and associations between engagement and outcomes. Results: Significant improvements in RAS scores were observed from baseline to 3 months and from 3 to 6 months (p<0.001), indicating progressive recovery. Relapse rates declined from 22% in the first interval (0-3 months) to 14% in the second (3-6 months), with a corresponding reduction in readmission rates. Higher TEQ scores at one month were positively associated with higher recovery scores at six months (p<0.05). Thematic analysis highlighted the central role of nurses in therapeutic alliance-building, psychosocial support, and community reintegration. Conclusion: Structured post-crisis rehabilitation interventions led by mental health nurses are associated with improved recovery outcomes, reduced relapse rates, and enhanced patient engagement. These findings support the integration of nursing-led rehabilitation as a standard component of post-crisis mental health care. Strengthening training, engagement strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration can further enhance the effectiveness of these interventions and promote sustainable recovery.