RT Journal Article T1 The Impact of Video-Assisted Debriefing on Fostering Self-Critical Thinking in Mental Health Nursing Students A1 León-Campos, Álvaro A1 Quemada-González, Casta A1 Gutiérrez-Rodríguez, Laura del Carmen A1 Pérez-Ardanaz, Bibiana A1 García-Mayor, Silvia A1 Kaknani-Uttumchandani, Shakira A1 Martí-García, Celia K1 Enfermería K1 Salud mental K1 Métodos de simulación K1 Estudiantes - Salud e higiene AB This study investigated the impact of video recordings from simulated mental health scenarios on the self-critical thinking of undergraduate nursing students. Video-assisted debriefing (VAD) enables students to review their own performance, clarifying memory gaps, applying theory to practice, and fostering self-reflection to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Although widely used, few studies have examined its effect specifically on self-critical capacity in mental health nursing education.A quasi-experimental exploratory design was used, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data after two debriefing formats: verbal and video-assisted. Quantitative data tracked trends in self-evaluation, while qualitative data explored students' reflections on performance, emotions, strengths, and weaknesses. Data integration provided comprehensive insight.Quantitative results showed no significant changes between the two evaluation moments. However, qualitative analysis revealed deeper reflections and stronger identification of strengths during VAD sessions. Students felt more self-aware and critical when watching themselves, recognizing specific areas for improvement and reporting enhanced emotional insight.VAD proved valuable in developing students’ self-perception and reflective thinking in mental health simulations. Some mental health care aspects remained difficult regardless of feedback type, suggesting the need for focused training. Mixed-method approaches offered richer understanding of learning processes.Implications for Nursing Management: Incorporating VAD into clinical training can enhance studen PB Wiley YR 2025 FD 2025-05-10 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/39369 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/39369 LA eng NO León-Campos, Á., Quemada-González, C., Gutiérrez-Rodríguez, L., Pérez-Ardanaz, B., García-Mayor, S., Kaknani-Uttumchandani, S., & Martí-García, C. (2025). The Impact of Video‐Assisted Debriefing on Fostering Self‐Critical Thinking in Mental Health Nursing Students. Journal of Nursing Management, 2025(1), 5598639. NO Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga / CBUA. 2is research was supported in part by the University of Malaga within the framework of the 9nancing program of educational innovation projects under number PIE 19-039. Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga/ CBUA. DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga RD 22 ene 2026