The effect of a training programme on school nurses ’ knowledge, attitudes, and depression recognition skills: The QUEST cluster randomised controlled trial
Mental health problems in children and young people are a vital public health issue. Only 25% of British school children with diagnosed mental health problems have specialist mental health services contact; front-line staff such as school nurses play a vital role in identifying, managing, and accessing additional services for children, but there appears limited specific training and support for this aspect of their role.
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - Category: Nursing Authors: Mark Haddad, Vanessa Pinfold, Tamsin Ford, Brendan Walsh, Andre Tylee Source Type: research
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