What the study found
The review found a process-oriented approach for school nurses to promote students’ mental health. It describes three parts of this approach: Establishing Presence, Person-Centered Encounter, and Tailored Interventions.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors say the findings can help guide school nursing practice and school systems in strengthening and standardizing mental health promotion interventions. The study suggests these approaches may support evidence-based practice in school settings.
What the researchers tested
The researchers carried out an integrative literature review following Whittemore and Knafl. They searched CINAHL, PsycINFO, and PubMed and included 11 articles in the final sample.
What worked and what didn't
The analysis identified one overarching theme: school nurses’ strategic approaches for promoting mental health. It also identified five categories: present and visible, visual and digital means, person-centered health promotion, mindful and cognitive support strategies, and assessing sleep as a dimension of well-being.
What to keep in mind
The summary provided here is based on 11 articles, so the scope is limited to that literature set. The abstract does not describe detailed study-quality assessment, individual study results, or limitations beyond the review design.
Key points
- Mental health problems among young people are described as a major public health concern.
- The review included 11 articles found through CINAHL, PsycINFO, and PubMed.
- Three elements of a process-oriented approach were identified: Establishing Presence, Person-Centered Encounter, and Tailored Interventions.
- Five categories were found: present and visible, visual and digital means, person-centered health promotion, mindful and cognitive support strategies, and sleep assessment.
- The authors say the findings can help strengthen and standardize school mental health promotion interventions.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- School nurse review identifies strategies for student mental health promotion
- Authors:
- Catrin Johansson, Nóra Kerekes, Maria Alverlin, Lisa Wallin, Britt Hedman Ahlström, Margareta Karlsson
- Institutions:
- Patrimonio Nacional, Primary Health Care, University West, University West, University West, University West
- Publication date:
- 2026-03-30
- OpenAlex record:
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