Supporting children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing

Collaboration: RCN CYP Staying Healthy Forum

Despite 1 in 6 children demonstrating a mental health disorder, 10% wait longer than six weeks to access specialist care. Nursing staff working in settings such as schools and emergency care, often identify symptoms of poor mental health in children and young people (CYP), but report feeling unprepared to provide appropriate care.

This event will present an App aimed at non-mental health registered nurses to support CYP mental health.

By the end of the session delegates will:

• understand the issues faced by non-mental health registered nurses when caring for CYP's mental health
• gain insight into the evidence-base and service user experiences of this aspect of nursing care
• recognise when and how to use the App.

The event is aimed at non-mental health nursing staff caring for children and young people who are experiencing challenges with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.