This issue focuses on the vital role schools play in addressing the mental health needs of children and adolescents. Recognizing schools as a unique and accessible setting, it examines how educators, counselors, and mental health professionals can implement effective, evidence-based interventions to support students. With attention to current technologies and contemporary challenges, the issue provides practical guidance on delivering care for a wide range of mental health conditions within the school environment.
Key Features
- Reviews school-based interventions for PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, psychoses, substance abuse, and more
- Highlights the use of telepsychiatry and web-based mental health interventions
- Addresses pressing issues such as bullying, including cyberbullying
- Discusses crisis response strategies, including mobilizing teams after student death
- Provides methodology and frameworks for effectively integrating mental health services in schools
- Focuses on cost-effective and accessible approaches to meet the mental health needs of youth
- Practical guidance for educators, school counselors, and mental health professionals working in school settings
