Methods of Mental Health Work in School and Student Health Services

The study unit is open to healthcare professionals or students in the healthcare field. The study unit is primarily intended for public health nurses working in school or student healthcare settings.

The student is able to:

• nameand recognize risk factors for mental health problems
• guide and encourage a schoolchild, student and parent towards choices that promote mental health and prevent mental health problems
• assess mental health symptoms in schoolchildren and students, and utilize symptom questionnaires in assessment
• utilize self-care programs and other digital tools to support the mental health of schoolchildren and students
• select and apply evidence-based, mental health supportive methods as part of one's own work