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The FRIENDS Emotional Health Programme: Initial Findings from a School-Based Project
Paul Stallard1, Neil Simpson2, Sue Anderson2
1University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
|August 20, 2020
Summary
School nurses effectively delivered a cognitive behavior therapy program, FRIENDS, to children aged 9-10. The program significantly reduced anxiety and improved self-esteem in young students.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- School Health Services
- Mental Health Interventions
Background:
- Emotional disorders are prevalent in children, yet access to specialist care is limited.
- Early intervention is crucial for managing childhood emotional health challenges.
- School-based programs offer a promising avenue for reaching a wider child population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the FRIENDS program delivered by school nurses.
- To assess changes in anxiety and self-esteem among children participating in the program.
- To explore the feasibility of implementing evidence-based mental health programs in schools.
Main Methods:
- A school-based cognitive behavior therapy program (FRIENDS) was delivered by trained school nurses.
- 106 non-referred children aged 9-10 participated in the study across three schools.
- Anxiety and self-esteem levels were measured before and three months after the intervention.
Main Results:
- Anxiety levels significantly decreased, and self-esteem significantly increased post-intervention.
- Children with more severe emotional problems showed notable benefits from the FRIENDS program.
- Pre-intervention anxiety and self-esteem levels remained stable in the 6-month period prior to the program.
Conclusions:
- School nurses can effectively deliver standardized, evidence-based emotional health programs.
- The FRIENDS program demonstrates positive outcomes for children's emotional well-being in a school setting.
- Further research is needed to explore broader implementation and long-term effects of school-based mental health interventions.
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