What is SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)?

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What is SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)?

Children and young people may experience a wide range of social and emotional difficulties which manifest themselves in many ways. These may include becoming withdrawn or isolated, as well as displaying challenging, disruptive or disturbing behaviour. These behaviours may reflect underlying mental health difficulties such as anxiety or depression, self-harming, substance misuse, eating disorders or physical symptoms that are medically unexplained. Other children and young people may have disorders such as attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder or attachment disorder.  Schools and colleges should have clear processes to support children. 

SEMH does not have to be a lifelong condition. With appropriate support children and young people can move forward and live successful lives.

Next review date November 2024

 

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Page last reviewed: 30/11/2023

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Family Information Service

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