In Systematic Design In Nursing For Mental Health, we speak with Dr. Michael Rice, Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado’s College of Nursing. A pioneer in psychiatric education and telehealth, Dr. Rice shares how integrating design into digital education and care systems can bridge the mental healthcare gap in rural and underserved communities. He explores scalable solutions like microlearning, community-embedded training, and culturally competent care models. Drawing on decades of innovation, Dr. Rice outlines a clear path to reshape mental health delivery through intentional, systems-based design.