Review article Toward positive and systemic mental health practices in schools: Fostering social-emotional learning through service

Mental health services in schools in the 21st century will be prevention-oriented with a grounding in positive psychology and strong school-family-community partnerships that emphasize proactive and systemic practices to build social-emotional competencies for all children. This article makes the ca...

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Main Authors: Felicia L. Wilczenski, Amy L. Cook
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2014-08-01
Series:Health Psychology Report
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Online Access:http://www.termedia.pl/Review-article-Toward-positive-and-systemic-mental-health-practices-in-schools-Fostering-social-emotional-learning-through-service,74,23271,1,1.html
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Summary:Mental health services in schools in the 21st century will be prevention-oriented with a grounding in positive psychology and strong school-family-community partnerships that emphasize proactive and systemic practices to build social-emotional competencies for all children. This article makes the case for youth development through service learning to promote social and emotional wellness.
ISSN:2353-4184
2353-5571