Mental health and emotional wellbeing education in school nursing practice

Abstract

The emotional health and wellbeing (EHWB) of children and young people (C&YP) are of particular significance to specialist community public health nurses (SCPHN) in the field of school nursing practice as they are key contributors to the health and development of children. This paper will discuss the findings of a strategy critique and a small literature review, aimed at determining if school-based mental health promotion positively influences C&YP's EHWB and how this can affect school nursing practice in Wales.