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The mental health of children and young people: the EMHA role
- Authors:
- BONE Deborah, KNIGHT Denise
- Journal article citation:
- Community Practitioner, 82(1), January 2009, pp.27-30.
- Publisher:
- Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association
Children and young people frequently experience emotional and mental health problems, and the promotion of mental health is a high priority for those working with this client group. This paper describes the educational and supportive role of the principal author, a recent recipient of the CPHVA Education and Development Trust MacQueen Award, working as a registered mental health nurse within the children's services team of a primary care trust. It describes how the emotional and mental health advisor (EMHA) role has developed, and discusses the initiatives that have been implemented through working closely with an extremely skilled and creative team of school nurses and health visitors. It also highlights development in practitioners' abilities in promoting the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people. The initiatives are discussed together with the EMHA's personal reflections on the role. A comprehensive and systematic evaluation is in progress and will be reported on at a later date.