Increased Mental Health Needs and New Roles in School Communities |
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| Authors: | Janis Hootman PhD RN Gail M. Houck PhD RN Mary Catherine King PsyD RN |
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| Affiliation: | Department of School Health Services, Multnomah Education Service District, Portland, OR, USA. jan_hootman@email.mesd.k12.or.us |
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| Abstract: | TOPIC: Mental health issues and partnership roles in school communities. PURPOSE: To heighten the awareness of healthcare providers about the multiple mental health conditions students bring into school communities and the impact of these conditions on students' ability to learn; to encourage partnering between healthcare providers and educators to support students in achieving academic and developmental success. SOURCES: Literature review and authors' experiences with assessment of and intervention with school-age children presenting with impaired mental health. CONCLUSIONS: Health and education systems must increase their partnerships on behalf of children for a healthy future. |
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| Keywords: | School health mental health professional partnerships |
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