Children and Young People: Mental Health Promotion
Use this guide to find information resources about mental health promotion for children and young people including books, reports and journal articles.
Key Resources
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This RCN Mental Health Forum factsheet was undertaken in collaboration with Mind. The purpose of this resource is to help nurses understand and promote choice in how children and young people can access mental health services.
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This RCN publication has been created to assist those nurses who are not mental health specialists, who work with children and young people in a community, hospital, school, and other setting.
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This RCN Foundation funded scoping report was undertaken by Sheffield Hallam University.
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House of Commons Library briefing on children and young people’s mental health policy.
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Books
Baldwin L (ed.) (2019) Nursing skills for children and young people’s mental health. Cham: Springer.
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MindEd provides free open access online training in emotional and behavioural ‘first aid’ and essential therapeutic skills for all those involved in the mental wellbeing and care of children and young people in the UK. MindEd is developed and supported by a group of multi-disciplinary organisations including the RCN.
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This co-produced resource is intended to improve the experience of children and young people who attend hospital due to their mental health. It is relevant to anyone who works in an acute hospital.
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The RCN Foundation has funded a series of projects and research initiatives to answer the mental health needs of children, young people, and the nursing staff who support them.
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This exhibition explores the history of children and young people’s nursing – from the first children's hospitals to the development of family-centred care today.
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UK charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
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A reading list of expert endorsed books about mental health, providing 13 to 18 year olds with advice and information about issues like anxiety, stress and OCD, and difficult experiences like bullying and exams. The books have all been recommended by young people and health professionals, and are available to borrow for free from public libraries.
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Joseph Dempster
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RCN Library and Archive Service
Upcoming events relating to this subject guide
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17 Apr 2024
Cardiff
Celebrating and promoting school nursing
Join RCN Wales for this free in-person event which aims to demonstrate school nursing innovation and best practice, and promote the essential role school nursing plays in supporting children, young people and their families. Suitable for all nursing roles including nursing students, and both members and non-members are welcome to attend.
Page last updated - 08/02/2024