I've just finished my first week in my new job and I think I'm going to love it.

[Sidge]

It was pretty intense and I've got loads to learn (so much paperwork, protocols and policies!) but I think it's going to be fab!

I'm a school nurse

Oh that's great Sidge.

(am a nurse as well but in mental health)

sounds great

Onepiece - might need to pick your brains, as loads of MH overlap!!

Congratulations, I am also living my new job. It is great feeling.

Is it secondary Sidge?

In the last few years (I am a CPN) we have had an increase in referrals of 16/17 year olds. CAMHS (Child and Adolescent) only see the younger teenagers. Lots of self harm and anxiety in that age group ime.

It's all schools, from 4-16 (not sixth form colleges) but there seems to be a surge in MH-related work from about 14 upwards. As you said, lots of self harm, eating disorders and risk and offending behaviours.

What's your new job Twinset? Are you living it or loving it? (or both?)

living it because I am loving it.

Secondary school teacher, it is heaven.

That's great! What are you teaching? (Apart from children obviously )

We don't see the 14 year olds but what you said was the impression I had. I wonder though if the actual incidences of these issues haven't increased, but people seeking help have? iykwim.

If that is the case, then it is positive, in that there is a very gradual improvement in young people feeling able to talk about mh issues?

RE and philosophy.