What is the MHST?

Schools play an important role in supporting the wellbeing of children and young people at a time when they are experiencing lots of physical, emotional and social changes. The introduction of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) working within schools is a new approach to provide an additional source of support to families. 

We are a schools based service currently working across a number of school in Dorset. The team are part of a national programme that aims to build a better understanding of emotional wellbeing in schools by teaching techniques and strategies to help children and young people cope a little better with life’s ups and downs. 

Within Dorset there are three teams: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; North and East Dorset; and Weymouth, Portland and West Dorset. 

If you would like more information about the MHST, please speak to a member of your child's school.