ABSTRACT

This article reports the findings from a systematic review of qualitative research evidence exploring the views of children and young people identified as having Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and their experiences of the SEMH label. A systematic search identified seven papers that were reviewed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist. Thematic synthesis of the literature identified the impact of the SEMH label for children and young people as well as their perceptions of this label. Key themes included the negative and positive impact of labels associated with SEMH and the impact on children and young people’s identity. Implications for practice are considered including the importance of promoting the voice of children and young people in a description of their needs and working systemically with schools to raise awareness of the implications of language and to consider the impact of wider contextual factors on pupil’s difficulties.

摘要

本文报告了对定性研究证据进行系统审查的结果，这些证据探讨了被确定为具有社会、情感和心理健康 (SEMH) 需求的儿童和年轻人的观点以及他们对 SEMH 标签的体验。系统搜索确定了使用关键评估技能计划 (CASP) 清单审查的七篇论文。文献的主题综合确定了 SEMH 标签对儿童和年轻人的影响以及他们对该标签的看法。关键主题包括与 SEMH 相关的标签的负面和正面影响以及对儿童和年轻人身份的影响。