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

Aims of the Sessions in College 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

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.

Statistics (Oct to date) Initial Assessments51 Follow Ups38 Did Not Attend42 Total Appointments Offered 131

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