Divulge research based knowledge, reviewed by experts, relevant to clinical practice, education and research; promote the spreading of scientific knowledge in mental health nursing; contribute to scientific basis of interventions in mental health nursing; promote the development of research and education in mental health area; encourage knowledge diffusion in specific and related areas in mental health; contribute to improving care assistance to people with mental health needs; divulge scientific evidence on life span health promotion, illness prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration of people with mental illness.