Abstract
Background:Reports from research have shown that mental illness has increased dramatically in recent years and is currently one of the biggest problems among Swedish children and adolescents.Aim:The aim of this study was to describe how Swedish school nurses experience their work with schoolchildren who have mental illnessMethod:Data were gained by individual interviews with school nurses (n = 10) and were analyzed by using manifest qualitative content analysis.Results:The results of the study showed that school nurses used various tools when working with schoolchildren who have mental illness. The working tools were regular health talks, motivational interviewing, individual counseling, family counseling, creating trust, and affirming the child’s confidence.Conclusion:Results of the study demonstrate the need for further research on schoolchildren’s experience of getting help and support from the school nurse.
Highlights
Reports from research have shown that mental illness has increased dramatically in recent years and is currently one of the biggest problems among Swedish children and adolescents
The results of the study showed that school nurses used various tools when working with schoolchildren who have mental illness
Results of the study demonstrate the need for further research on schoolchildren's experience of getting help and support from the school nurse
Summary
Reports from research have shown that mental illness has increased dramatically in recent years and is currently one of the biggest problems among Swedish children and adolescents. Mental illness currently is one of the biggest problems among Swedish children and adolescents (Johansson & BRIS, 2012). Mental illness is defined as two main categories subdivided into internalized (inward) and externalized (aggressive) problems (Petersen et al, 2010). Internalizing problems include symptoms such as anxiety, worry, depression, and physical problems, while externalizing problem behaviors include poor self-control, defiance, impulsivity, and aggression (Honeyman, 2007; Thompson, 1977). The studies from 2012 show that the mental illness has increased dramatically among children and adolescents in recent years (Johansson & BRIS, 2012). Swedish school nurses reported in a study that psychosomatic health problems such as stomach pain, headaches, and anxiety were the most common reasons for schoolchildren's spontaneous consultation with a school nurse, events especially common in girls (Clausson & Berg, 2008; Clausson, Eva, Petersson, Karin, & Berg, Agneta, 2003; Clausson et al, 2003; Clausson et al, 2008a; Clausson et al, 2008b)
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