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The International School Health Network and our partners are calling for editors, writers, contributors, reviewers and sponsors to develop a series of summaries that define and describe several topics relating to mental health and schools.

The development of this series of topics is being guided by Dr Stan Kutcher, Chair, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, IWK Health Centre, Dalhousie University, Canada which is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a global collaborating centre of excellence.

This call includes a listing of several potential topics related to promoting mental health through schools. As with other topics in this program and in this web site, it is expected that each topic will eventually, over the course of several months, have a Glossary term (1-2 paragraphs), an Encyclopedia Entry (1-2 pages), a Handbook Section (10-15 pages with sub pages for case studies and a Bibliography or Toolbox that lists web-linked research articles, reports and resources such as educational programs, training tools and policy documents.
The summaries on topics could eventually form part of an e-book on School Mental Health that will be prepared from materials in this knowledge exchange program.

The following topics are anticipated as being among the ones that are relevant to mental health and schools (Note: This list of topics is also open for amendment). There are some topics on this list with active links to "rough draft", "first draft" or "first editions" because they had been started or adapted with permission from another project or source. The topics are organized within the outlines we use within this encyclopedia. Where appropriate, we have added links to other summaries in this Encyclopedia that relate to these SMH topics. Just follow the items listed under "Also see".

Individuals and organizations interested in becoming a writer, contributor or sponsor for any one or more of these topics should contact dmccall@internationalschoolhealth.org The deadline for responding to this call is open, because the list of topics is lengthy and the topics on the list are open for continued discussion.



Topic Glossary Terms
(1-2 paragraphs)
Encyclopedia Entry
(Two pages)
Handbook Section
(15 pages, with embedded or linked recorded webinars, slide presentations, videos,case studies practice stories etc)
Bibliography/Toolbox (Links to research and planning, educational resources
School Mental Health Promotion Overview


Mental Health and School: Overview (EE) (First draft- posted Oct-10, Open for comments & edits)


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Complete SMH Toolbox (BT) (Posted Oct, 2010 Open for additions)

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A. Prevalence, Nature & Theories on Mental Health & Schools






A-1 Prevalence, Nature of the MH of Children & Adolescents
Overview

MH of Young People: Prevalence, Nature & Implications (EE) (First draft Oct-10 Open for comments, edits)
Prevalence and Nature of MH in Young People (BT)
(First draft, Oct-10, Open for additions)
A-2 Specific Aspects of MH, Strengths, Risks, Behaviours & Conditions Overview



Aspects of MH: Strengths, Risks, Conditions (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Positive Mental Health




Mental Health Literacy
Mental Health Literacy Defined & Implications (EE) (Rough draft posted Nov-10, open for edits and comments)



Emotional Intelligence & Development




Brain Development




Mindfulness/ Self Knowledge




Critical Thinking/ Self Control




Spirituality




Social Skills




Social Attachment




Physical Activity and Diet




Mental Health Problems




Resilience




Vulnerability in Transitions




Children Living with a Parent with Mental illness




Bereavement




Stress/Distress




Social Isolation/ Loneliness/Social Exclusion




Divorce/Family Breakdown




Homelessness/ Transience




Trauma from Violence, War, Disasters




Intersection with Other Health & Social Problems




Intellectual, Physical & Learning Disabilities




Child Abuse/Neglect and Family Violence




Child Sexual Abuse




Pregnancy




Bullying/Aggression & Bystander Trauma




Addictions




Homophobia/ Gender Ambiguity/ Sexual Orientation




Chronic Diseases




Obesity/ Overweight




Eating Disorders/ Disordered Eating/ Body Image




Economic, social or geographical disadvantage




Cultural Isolation




Cultural Oppression/ Colonization




Mental Illnesses & Disorders




Stigma/ Help Seeking




Compulsive/ Obsessive Behaviours




Anxiety




ADHD




FASD




Behaviour Disorders/ Delinquency/ Criminal Behaviours




Depression




Violence/ Aggression




Self-harm




Suicide



A-3 Behaviour Theories that Explain MH problems or approaches Overview

Mental Health and Schools(EE) (First draft- posted Oct-10, Open for comments & edits)
Behavior Theories that Explain MH or Approaches to Prevention, Promotion (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Social-Emotional Intelligence

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Social Attachment Theory

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Resilience



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Stages of Change/ Transtheoretical Model



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Self-Determination Theory



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Cognitive Behaviour Theory


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Health Belief Model

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Social Learning

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Risk Reduction/ Harm Reduction




Planned Behaviour Theory


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Problem Behaviour Theory


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B Influence of the School Environment on MH




B-1 Influence of the School Social Environment & Regular School Practices Overview


Influence of the School Social Environment on MH (BT) (First Draft Oct-10 Open for additions)






B-2 Influence of the School Physical Environment



Influence of the School Physical Environment on MH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)






B-3 Influence of School Organization & Practices



Influence of School Organization & Practices on MH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Student Evaluation/ Retention/ Recognition Practices




Use of homerooms, teacher-student advisers in secondary schools




Age/groupings for middle & high schools



B-4 Influence of School-related Transitions


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Influence of School-related Transitions on MH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Transition from another school




Pre-School to school transition




Transition between primary & secondary school




Transition between sec school and post-sec education




Transition between school and first job



C. Comprehensive Approaches, Coordinated Agency-School Programs, Whole School Strategies to SMH
SMH Multi-intervention programs (GT) (First Draft Oct-10, Open for comments & edits)


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C-1 SMH Statements, Models & Frameworks
SMH A Consensus Statement (St) (First Draft Oct-10), Open for edits & comments)

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School Mental Health - Models & Frameworks (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)
C-2 Effectiveness of Comprehensive Approaches (Multi-issue, not only MH, multi-level, multi-agency)



Effectiveness of Comprehensive SMH Approaches on MH & Other Issues (BT) (First draft, Oct-10 Open for additions)
C-3 Effectiveness of Coordinated Agency-School Programs on MH only



Effectiveness of Coordinated SMH Programs on MH & Aspects of MH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)
C-4 Effectiveness of Whole School (Educator only) Strategies on MH



Effectiveness of Whole School SMH Strategies on MH or Aspects of MH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)
C-5 Effectiveness of MH programs on learning, educational achievement



Effect of MH Programs on Learning (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)
D. Use of Evidence-based Individual Interventions in SMH




D-1 Ministry, Agency, School Policy Interventions Overview



Also see:
Ministry, Agency, School Policy Interventions in SMH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Whole of Government Policies




Health Ministries, Health Authorities & MH Agencies Policies/ Professional Guidelines re working with schools




Education Ministries, School Boards and Ed. Professional Guidelines re MH




Law Ministries, Police Service policies re MH and schools




Social Service/ Child Protection Ministry & Agency Policies & Professional Guidelines re MH and working with schools



D-2 Curriculum & Instruction in Mental Health Overview



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Curriculum & Instruction in SMH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Curriculum Design/ Learning Objectives/ MH Literacy




Instructional Programs




Teaching Learning Methods/ Classroom Management




Teacher Education & Development




Student Assessment & Evaluation re MH




Web-based MH Learning




Parent Involvement in MH Instruction




Peer-based Instruction




Awareness & Information Classroom Programs using Celebrities, Survivors or Community or PH Personnel



D-3 Mental Health Services delivered in or linked with schools Overview


Mental Health Services Delivered in or Linked with Schools (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Early Identification, Screening & Referral Services




Brief Counselling Services




Student Assistance Programs




Case Management & Coordination




School Support during Treatment, Incarceration, incl. cooperation with family-based programs




School Support for Re-integration




Individual Ed Programs for students with MH problems




School Clinics in or linked with schools




Crisis Response & Follow Up Services for Students, Parents, Staff




Role of Physicians, Clinics, Hospitals re SMH




Role of School Social Worker, Social Services Agency




Role of PH Nurse, PH Programs & Health Authority in SMH




Role of School Guidance Counsellor, SB Student Services re SMH




Role of Pastoral Care Worker, Local Clergy re SMH




Role of Police Officer, Police Services re SMH




Role of School Psychologists, local psychologits re SMH




Role of School Principal in SMH




Role of Classroom Teachers in SMH




Role of Trained Peer Helpers in SMH




Role of Parent Volunteers, Adult Mentors in SMH



D-4 Social Support Interventions Overview


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Social Support for MH Provided in or Linked with Schools (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

School Discipline/Conduct




Whole School Climate Programs


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Anti-stigma programs & campaigns




Anti-harassment, bullying policies, programs & campaigns




School activities to promote MH




After school programs that promote MH




Student Friendship Programs




Student Leadership/ Advocacy Programs




Peer Helper Programs




Mentoring Programs




Inter-generational activities




Parent Information Activities




Parent Involvement & Volunteer Programs




Parent Education, Training & Support Programs




Working with Community & Self-help Organizations




Web Awareness Programs for Parents & Students




Working with Local Media




Staff Wellness & Occ. Safety/Health Programs



D-5 Physical Environment & Resources Overview


Changes in School Physical Environments to Promote MH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Safe Transportation to school




Adequate lighting




Student friendly places within school




Stress-reducing school grounds



E, Implementation, Capacity, Systems Change & Sustainability in SMH Overview



E-1 Evidence-based, Practical & Strategic Implementation Planning in SMH Overview

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Evidence-based, Practical & Strategic Implementation of SMH Programs (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

High Quality Implementation of SMH Programs: Definition, Measuring, Monitoring




Evidence-based Implementation Planning in SMH




Practical: Using mechanisms and engaging stakeholders in SMH



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Strategic Local Drivers of Change or Resistance in SMH

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E-2 Diffusion of Successful SMH Programs Overview


Diffusion of Successful SMH Programs (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Defining Distribution, Dissemination & Diffusion




Critical Appraisal of the innovation & "fit" with schools & local context




Fidelity Issues in SMH
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E-3 Capacity and Capacity Building in SMH




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Capacity & Capacity Building in SMH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

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Evidenced-based minimums for staffing, curriculum time, access & service delivery in SMH




Inter-ministry policy & coordination in SMH




Inter-agency policy, coordination in SMH




Assigned staff to coordination in SMH




Formal & Informal mechanisms for cooperation in SMH including:
- inter-ministry agreements
- inter-agency agreements
- inter-ministry committees
joint service and budget planning





Knowledge exchange in SMH




Workforce development in SMH including:
- teacher education programs
- inter-professional ed programs
- teacher development programs
- special certificates
- police officer development
- nurse, social worker development programs





Monitoring, reporting and program evaluation in SMH including:
- school self-assessments
- school recognition programs
- Indicator development
- survey development





Explicit planning for Sustainability




Strategic Management of Issues



E-4 Sustainability






Sustainability of SMH Programs

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E-5 Consideration of system characteristics and change in SMH Overview



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System Characteristics & Change in SMH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

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Applications of Systems Change Models in SMH




Open Adaptive Systems & SMH





Loosely-coupled systems & SMH





Professional Bureaucratic systems & SMH





Working across multiple systems in SMH




F Consideration of Local Community Context Overview



F-1 Cultural, Linguistic & Faith Communities




SMH Programs in Minority Communities (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)
F-2 Aboriginal/ Indigenous Communities




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SMH Programs in Aboriginal Communities (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

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F-3 Rural Communities



SMH Programs in Rural Communities (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)
F-4 Disadvantaged Communities



SMH Programs in Disadvantaged Communities (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

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F-5 Affluent Communities



SMH Programs in Affluent Communities (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)
G. Consideration of the primary roles, professional norms and ideologies and constraints of school systems Overview



G Integrating within school system: Primary Roles, Professional Norms and Constraints of Schools re MH




G-1 Consideration of Primary Roles, Functions of SchoolingOverview



Primary Roles of Schools & MH (BT) (First Draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Primary Role: Accreditation/Sorting & Selecting Role means many students must fail




Competition with primary academic & vocational roles



G-2 Consideration of Professional Norms & Ideologies of educatorsOverview


School Professional Norms & SMH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Norm: All students deserve equal time and attention




Norm: Disruptions in class cannot be tolerated



G-3 Consideration of social, economic & political constraints on schools re MH



Social, Economic & Political Constraints on Schools re SMH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)

Constraint: Parent rights and privacy must be respected



H. Major Research Issues




H-1 Knowledge & Research Agendas in SMH



Knowledge & Research Agendas in SMH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)
H-2 Research Connecting MH & Learning




Research Connecting SMH & Learning (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)
H-3 Cost-effectiveness & cost benefit studies in SMH



Cost-effect & Cost-benefit Studies in SMH (BT) (Oct-10 Open for additions)
H-4 Use of multiple research methods in SMH



Use of Multiple research Methods in SMH (BT) (First draft Oct-10 Open for additions)
H-5 Methodological, Measurement & Technical Issues in SMH Research



Methodologicval, Measurement & Technical Issues in SMH Research (BT) (First Draft Oct-10 Open for additions)



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