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. 2013 Sep;18(3):151-157.
doi: 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2012.00677.x. Epub 2012 Jul 6.

How do schools promote emotional well-being among their pupils? Findings from a national scoping survey of mental health provision in English schools

Panos Vostanis  1 , Neil Humphrey  2 , Natasha Fitzgerald  3 , Jessica Deighton  4 , Miranda Wolpert  4
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How do schools promote emotional well-being among their pupils? Findings from a national scoping survey of mental health provision in English schools

Panos Vostanis et al. Child Adolesc Ment Health. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Background: Schools play an important role in promoting child mental health, but little is known about the approaches they undertake.

Methods: A scoping survey in England, involving 599 primary and 137 secondary schools.

Results: Although two thirds of school approaches focused on all pupils, these were predominantly reactive, rather than preventive interventions. They were also largely not evidence-based, were instead based on a plan while open to adaptation. Gaps were identified in teacher training and support.

Conclusions: The findings have implications on the use of preventive versus reactive approaches, staff training and consultation, use of evidence-based practice in schools and joint care pathways.

Keywords: Mental health; emotional well-being; schools; scoping survey.

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