Emotional health work with schools by primary mental health workers in Wales

Author: Terry, Julia

Source: Primary Care Mental Health, Volume 4, Number 4, December 2006 , pp. 273-283(11)

Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd.

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Abstract:

Background Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) have implemented the primary mental health worker role using a variety of models at the interface with primary care and education. There has been limited scope to develop emotional health initiatives in schools, due to less monetary provision for CAMHS in Wales. To address this gap, Welsh CAMHS services have utilised primary mental health workers to provide emotional health interface work with schools.

Method A 21-item survey questionnaire was sent to 28 primary mental health workers in Wales.

Results Eleven respondents reported providing emotional health provision in schools.

Conclusions Many primary mental health workers were positive about their interface work with schools, though concerns were raised about implementation difficulties and the need to evaluate the effectiveness of their work.

Keywords: INTERFACE MODELS; PRIMARY MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS; SCHOOLS

Document Type: Research article