Construction of Mental Health Services System in the UK
Mental health has gradually become a significant public health concern in the UK,with statistics showing that mental health issues cost the UK economy at least 6 billion annually,with particular severity among mental health issues of primary and secondary school students.This paper first outlines the current status and trends of mental health issues among primary and secondary school students in the UK;it then provides a detailed description of the government-centered management system in the UK,involving collaborative efforts from the Department of Education,Department of Health,social services departments,and others,including policy formulation and resource allocation.Furthermore,it discusses the mental health services provided by schools for primary and secondary school students in the UK,covering policy guidance,teacher allocation,curriculum development,and home-school-community collaboration systems.Additionally,it integrates digital mental health service channels in the UK,including various websites,applications,and online community support services.The aim of this paper is to reveal the policies and practices in the field of mental health among primary and secondary school students in the UK,aiming to provide valuable insights for related research and practices in our country and to promote societal attention and support for mental health issues among primary and secondary school students.
UKPrimary and middle school studentsMental healthMental health policySchool mental health servicesDigital mental health services