Game Changers in the Treatment of and Engagement With Persons Living With Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: The Role of the Nurse

Abstract The game changers in mental health and substance use disorder treatment have been shaped by historical sea changes marked by transformative advancements that have significantly enhanced patient care. Breakthroughs in psychotherapy, psychosurgery and psychopharmacology have each contributed to reshaping clinical practices, especially the revolutionary discovery of psychotropics. More recently, the rapid development of artificial intelligence has begun to address long‐standing barriers in access to care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Transitioning from past eras characterised