Merging contemporary learning theory with mental health promotion to produce an effective schools-based program

Approximately three quarters of all major mental disorders begin in adolescence. Finding ways to buffer against stress, access social support and connection and flexibly draw upon a range of coping mechanisms are vital strategies that young people can use to promote mental health and wellbeing and to navigate this turbulent life transition successfully. Within Australia, like other parts of the world such as the UK and the USA, it is a sad reality that when young people do become distressed they are not self-caring or supporting others effectively, and not seeking or receiving appropriate help.

Source: Nurse Education in Practice - May 22, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Margaret McAllister, Bruce Allen Knight, Cathie Withyman Tags: Original research Source Type: research