Journal article
Merging contemporary learning theory with mental health promotion to produce an effective schools-based program
Nurse education in practice, Vol.25, pp.74-79
07/2017
PMID: 28554067
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Abstract
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. In order to respond proactively to this issue, a nurse-initiated mental health promotion program was developed. It is termed, iCARE, which stands for Creating Awareness, Resilience and Enhanced Mental Health. The aim of this paper is to discuss the underpinning educational theory that assists in developing in young people a sense of belonging, empathy, self-care and resilience, and why the strategies chosen to engage young people are likely to be effective.
Details
- Title
- Merging contemporary learning theory with mental health promotion to produce an effective schools-based program
- Creators
- Margaret McAllister - Central Queensland UniversityBruce Allen Knight - Central Queensland UniversityCathie Withyman - Central Queensland University
- Publication Details
- Nurse education in practice, Vol.25, pp.74-79
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Grant note
- The Queensland Government, Accelerate Partnerships Grant Program, provided funding for this project.
- Identifiers
- 991013099013302368
- Copyright
- © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article