Traditionally, mental health services in schools have been assessment-oriented and limited
to youth in special education. However, in the United States, comprehensive mental health …

The evolution of school mental health services has occurred over a long time span and
reflects social developments outside of education, changes in dominant philosophies and …

IN MANY COMMUNITIES, mental health services in schools have been limited to youth
referred for or already in special education, along with academic advisement and minimal …

Discontent with the state-of-the-art of mental health services being provided in schools has
led to fundamental shifts in thinking about these services. This article reviews existing …

This book is designed for practitioners, researchers, and graduate students who are
interested in meeting the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the 21st …

The majority of children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances who are
served by the public mental health system in New York State are served in noninstitutional …

Children's mental health needs continue to be largely unmet, even when community
services are provided. On-site mental health services in schools address unmet needs by …

Expanded school mental health programs provide a full range of mental health services
(assessment, treatment, case management, prevention) to youth in regular and special …

Expanded school mental health programs provide a full array of mental health services
(assessment, treatment, prevention) to youth in special and regular education in schools …

This chapter will provide an overview of the school mental health field which has grown
significantly since its beginning days in child guidance clinics and primary focus on …