Dr. Jonathan V. Llamas Receives 2026 Global Psychiatric Nursing & Mental Health Leadership Award
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Californer -- Dr. Jonathan V. Llamas, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CGNC, FACHDM, FISQua, FRSPH, FIMHPP, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Global Psychiatric Nursing & Mental Health Leadership Award by Amerika Prestige Awards.

The recognition honors Dr. Llamas for his outstanding leadership and contributions to psychiatric nursing, behavioral health, patient care, and the advancement of mental health services.

A board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Llamas has more than a decade of nursing experience spanning emergency care, critical care, and inpatient and outpatient psychiatric nursing.

"I am deeply honored to receive the 2026 Global Psychiatric Nursing & Mental Health Leadership Award," said Dr. Llamas. "Mental health care has always been an opportunity to serve, advocate, educate, and help people feel seen during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. To be recognized for work that I care so deeply about makes this honor especially meaningful to me."

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Dr. Llamas earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Coast University and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Loma Linda University. As part of his doctoral work, he implemented the LOWLINE model at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, a quality-improvement initiative designed to strengthen nurses' ability to safely de-escalate patients experiencing behavioral emergencies. The initiative advanced evidence-based de-escalation practices, supported efforts to reduce restraint use, and contributed to broader patient-safety and nursing excellence initiatives during the medical center's journey toward achieving Magnet® designation.

Today, Dr. Llamas practices as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with LifeStance Health in Pasadena, CA, providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing mental health care. He also contributes to the development of future clinicians through clinical preceptorship and APRN mentorship.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Llamas is the founder of Mind & Heart™, an initiative centered on mental health education, advocacy, service, and collaboration. His professional involvement extends across nursing and mental health organizations, reflecting his commitment to strengthening mental health care through clinical practice, leadership, and evidence-informed policy.

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His contributions to nursing, leadership, and patient care have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Nurse.org, ABC7, West Coast University, Loma Linda University, The Nurses Magazine, The Nurses Pub, and other professional organizations. His work and professional journey have also been featured in nursing publications, including a cover feature in NP Student Magazine's Best of 2024 issue.

"This recognition reminds me that leadership is ultimately about service," Dr. Llamas said. "I hope to continue strengthening mental health care, supporting the nursing profession, and serving the patients and communities who place their trust in us."

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