National surveys suggest that three out of ten children experience moderate to severe school adjustment problems. Failure to profit from the school experience restricts children's achievement in later life and places them at risk for personally devastating and socially costly outcomes. Unfortunately, the existing mental health system lacks the resources to deal with this major human and social problem. This book describes the evolution and daily operation of the Primary Mental Health Project, an innovative school-based programme that provides a practical alternative to traditional after-the-fact intervention. This award-winning programme's longevity (it has been in operation for almost 40 years) and its continuing expansion (it now operates in over 700 school districts worldwide) are evidence of its success.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
American Psychological Association
ISBN-10
1557983534
ISBN-13
9781557983534
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1075637
Product Key Features
Author
Emory L. Cowen
Publication Name
School-Based Prevention for Children at Risk : the Primary Mental Health Project
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
1996
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
356 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.4in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
35.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Lb3430.S45 1996
Copyright Date
1996
Topic
Special Education / Behavioral, Emotional & Social Disabilities, Student Life & Student Affairs, Life Stages / School Age