School-based mental health (SBMH) programs and services have grown progressively in
the United States in the past two decades, related in part to increased recognition of their …

The purposes of schooling have been debated from the early days of Plato to the divergent
prescriptions put forth by modern day political parties. Some want to foster the development …

A program of research related to school-based models for urban children's mental health is
described, with a particular focus on improving access to services, promoting children's …

This article introduces the new journal Advances in School Mental Health Promotion.
Following definitions of key concepts, critical themes associated with high-quality school …

Counseling self-efficacy (CSE), defined as one's beliefs about his or her ability to effectively
counsel a client, is an important precursor of effective clinical practice. While research has …

This study explored the relationships between demographic variables, self-efficacy and
attachment style with a range of performed and preferred school counseling activities in a …

Today's children and adolescents are constantly facing new and unique challenges, and
school counselors must respond to this by expanding their role and function within the …

Mental health is a fundamental public health priority, and this stimulating and
comprehensive book brings together all of the key issues to offer an overview for students …

The coordination of primary and behavioral health care that holistically targets clients'
physical and mental needs is known as" integrated care." Primary care is increasingly …

It is estimated that as many as 20 percent of school-aged children in the United States have
diagnosable mental health conditions, and schools are the primary location where children …