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Supporting Students in College. Sonia Piper. RMN. Initial Pilot. 8 weeks (Jan 2013) Nurse in college for 3 hrs each week Aim to see 3 students each week Experience & expertise on site. Targeting Support. No referral process No defined criteria- who are staff concerned about?
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Supporting Students in College Sonia Piper. RMN
Initial Pilot • 8 weeks (Jan 2013) • Nurse in college for 3 hrs each week • Aim to see 3 students each week • Experience & expertise on site
Targeting Support • No referral process • No defined criteria- who are staff concerned about? • No waiting list • Early intervention • Support for college staff
The appointments aim to offer assessment of the presenting difficulties, to identify how the student might best be supported by one or more of the following interventions: Signposting to another service, Referral to a CAMHS or AMHS in their area of residence. Student Support Services in college Ongoing support from the MHN Aims of the Sessions in College
Presenting Problems • Anxiety, • Low Mood, • Self Harm. • Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) • Psychosis • Other issues have included difficult family and peer relationships, stress, financial hardship, difficulties with gender, eating and parental illness.
Outcome Measures • Adolescent & Adult Wellbeing Scales (Framework for Assessment, Dept of Health) • Children's Global Assessment Scale • Student Evaluation
Value for Money(84 Hours) • Anxiety Workshops for staff (EFA) • Support for staff • Reduction in college staff making MH referrals • Professional Network • Future funding bid