Editor: Raymond J. Waller

Series Title: Mental Health Promotion in Schools

Foundations

Volume 1

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ISSN: 2468-5828 (Print)
ISSN: 2213-5189 (Online)
ISBN: 978-1-60805-568-5 (Print)
ISBN: 978-1-60805-466-4 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2012
DOI: 10.2174/97816080546641120101

Introduction

Behavior problems are approaching epidemic levels in many schools and mental health issues in school-aged children is an international concern. Similarly, parents, caregivers, and other concerned adults report behavioral disturbances in homes and in other settings despite the ongoing effort to ease access to mental health services.

Student mental health has also been demonstrated to have a direct impact on student behavior and performance. This book discusses methods by which educators can promote student mental health, similar to the ways in which schools already promote physical health.

Promoting student mental health may mean doing things differently than are currently being done, but does not involve doing more than what is already is being done. Professional educators, counselors and readers interested in public mental health matters will greatly benefit from this book.

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Contributors

Editor(s):
Raymond J. Waller
Troy University
USA




Contributor(s):
Howard Adelman


Angeleque Akin-Little


Carol L. Albertini
Teacher-Special Education
Gwinnett County Schools
USA


Dawn Anderson-Butcher
Professor in the College of Social Work
The Ohio State University
USA


Elise Cappella
Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology
New York University
USA


Joshua Couperus
Massey University
New Zealand


Melissa R. Dvorsky
Research Specialist, Department of Psychology
University of South Carolina
USA


Joetta Gonzales
Director of the Equity Alliance
Arizona State University
USA


Denise M. Green
Assistant Professor and Chair
Social Work, Human Services, and Rehabilitation
Troy University
USA


Aidyn L. Iachini
Assistant Professor in the College of Social Work
University of South Carolina
USA


Daisy Jackson
Counseling Psychology neuropsychology extern
New York University
USA


Nancy Kupfrian
School Counselor
A.J. Belmonte Middle School
USA


Steven G. Little
Associate Professor (Note: U. S. equivalent of full professor)
School of Education
Massey University
New Zealand


Allison Nealy
Lecturer, Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education
University of Georgia
USA


Kim Sheffield
Teacher-Special Education
Gwinnett County Schools
USA


Sarah E. Twill
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Wright State University
USA


Leslie K. Taylor
University of South Carolina
USA


Linda Taylor


Raymond J. Waller
Associate Professor and Director/Social Work
Human Services, and Rehabilitation
Troy University
USA


Mark D. Weist
Professor, Department of Psychology
University of South Carolina
USA