C&H CAMHS WAMHS Why did we start?
Why did we start the WAMHS project?
School reporting
Schools were reporting higher numbers of students experiencing difficulties managing their emotions, making the most of their learning and life opportunities at school, and coping with the stresses of life both in and out of school.
Research shows that positive health and education outcomes are closely related. School staff may be one of the first to notice emerging mental health difficulties. In its recent Green Paper, the Government stressed the importance of schools and mental health services working more closely together to make sure that children and young people’s wellbeing is supported, and that those who need help with their mental health can get it when they need it.
WAMHS is a school-facing project
The WAMHS Project supports schools to nurture an environment where children and young people can learn about all areas of life. WAMHS focuses on supporting school communities to build academic, social, and emotional resilience and coping skills in students and helping them to identify and access additional support if needed. The project is also based on further developing knowledge and skills in education staff so that they are more confident and feel more able to support students, and their families, who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.