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Background and Purpose: The physical health of people with severe mental disorders is often neglected. Nurses' attitudes and confidence may vary across cultures, highlighting the need for contextual validation. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and psychometrically evaluate the Greek Physical Health Attitude Scale (PHASe). Methods: A total of 145 mental health nursing staff participated. Exploratory factor analysis (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin = .81; Bartlett's p < .001), internal consistency, and test-retest reliability were assessed. Results: A five-factor structure explained 55.6% of the variance. Coefficient alpha ranged from .70 to .82, and the intraclass correlation coefficient was >.80. Attitudes were generally positive, though barriers and knowledge gaps were noted. Conclusions: The Greek PHASe demonstrates acceptable psychometric properties and may support the assessment of educational needs and the development of targeted interventions in mental health services.