Mental health in schools engaging learners, preventing problems, and improving schools / Howard S. Adelman, Linda Taylor.

Author/creator Adelman, Howard S.
Other author Taylor, Linda (Linda L.)
Format Book
Publication InfoThousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin, ©2010.
Descriptionxi, 310 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents Mental health in schools: past and present -- About moving toward a comprehensive approach -- Labeling, screening, and over-pathologizing -- Evidence-based practices in schools : concerns about fit and implementation -- Social control versus engagement in learning : a mental health perspective -- A period of transition and possible transformation -- Strategies for embedding mental health in school improvement -- Social and emotional learning and promotion of mental health : implications for addressing behavior problems -- Challenges and opportunities for promoting mental health in the classroom -- Mental health assistance for students at school -- Focusing on the well-being of school staff -- New directions -- Collaboration : working together to move forward and enhance impact -- Show us the data : using and extending the research base -- Addressing systemic change.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009019961
ISBN9781412975384 (pbk.)
ISBN1412975387 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB3430 .A34 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold