Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Education mental health practitioners (EMHPs) work in a range of educational settings. They provide mental health support for children and young people in schools and colleges and help children and young people manage common mental health problems including mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression and behaviour problems. Support can also be given to their parents/carers through face-to-face work, telephone, email or other contact methods.

EMHP registrants will primarily support children and young people from aged 5-18 with some EMHPs, with appropriate governance and supervision supporting young people under the age of 26.