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School Nurses' Experiences in Dealing with Adolescents Having Mental Health Problems
Øyfrid Larsen Moen1,2, Inger Christine Roth Jacobsen3
1Faculty of Medicine and Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Gjøvik, Norway.
SAGE Open Nursing
|September 12, 2022
Summary
School nurses dedicate significant time to adolescent mental health but face challenges in identification and intervention. Enhanced training and support are crucial for effectively guiding students with mental health concerns.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- School Nursing
- Mental Health Services
Background:
- Adolescent mental health issues are increasing, with school nurses spending over 50% of their time on student mental health.
- Previous research indicates a gap in knowledge and training for school nurses to address student mental health needs.
- School nurses are responsible for identifying and supporting students with mental health problems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore school nurses' experiences with adolescent mental health.
- To understand how school nurses identify, discuss, and intervene with adolescents experiencing mental health problems.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 21 school nurses.
- Focus group interviews were conducted.
- Content analysis was used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Three categories emerged: health-promoting/preventive approaches, enabling student communication, and collaboration.
- School nurses emphasized their role in health promotion and prevention.
- Difficulties in identifying students needing mental health support were noted, despite using creativity and intuition.
Conclusions:
- School nurses face challenges in identifying students with mental health issues.
- Collaboration with other professionals in schools and the healthcare system is highlighted.
- Nurses utilize their expertise but require further support for effective mental health interventions.
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