Research
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General
Hogan, B.E., Linden, W., Najarian, B. (2002)Social support interventions: Do they work?Clinical Psychology Review vol 22, 3, 383-42 |
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School Rules/Discipline Procedures
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Whole School Climate Programs
| - Caring School Community(Reviewed by SAMHSA February 2008) Caring School Community (CSC), formerly called the Child Development Project, is a universal elementary school (K-6) improvement program aimed at promoting positive youth development. The program is designed to create a caring school environment characterized by kind and supportive relationships and collaboration among students, staff, and parents. The CSC model is consistent with research-based practices for increasing student achievement as well as the theoretical and empirical literature supporting the benefits of a caring classroom community in meeting students' needs for emotional and physical safety, supportive relationships, autonomy, and sense of competence. By creating a caring school community, the program seeks to promote prosocial values, increase academic motivation and achievement, and prevent drug use, violence, and delinquency. CSC has four components designed to be implemented over the course of the school year: (1) Class Meeting Lessons, which provide teachers and students with a forum to get to know one another and make decisions that affect classroom climate; (2) Cross-Age Buddies, which help build caring cross-age relationships; (3) Homeside Activities, which foster communication at home and link school learning with home experiences and perspectives; and (4) Schoolwide Community-Building Activities, which link students, parents, teachers, and other adults in the school. Schoolwide implementation of CSC is recommended because the program builds connections beyond the classroom.
- School Connectedness and Meaningful Student Participation(US Department of Education) This recorded workshop includes tips, tools, and resources you can use to understand and promote school connectedness programs in schools and districts.
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Anti-stigma Programs, Campaigns and Awareness(aimed at Mental Health and Mental Illness)
Schachter, H.M., Girardi, A., Ly, M., Lacroix, D., Lumb, A.B., Van Berkom, J., et al (2008)Effects of school-based interventions on mental health stigmatization: A systematic reviewChild and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Vol 2, 18
| School-based Stigma Awareness Campaigns- Breaking the Silence(BTS) (American, Identified by SAMHSA)Breaking the Silence (BTS)is a nationwide educational program. Lesson plans, games, and posters for upper elementary, middle and high school classrooms educate students about the facts and myths of mental illness, teach tolerance, and promote early treatment. BTS explains the causes, symptoms, and warning signs of mental illness, and what a person can do to overcome the stigma and help others.
- Active Minds On Campus(American, Identified by SAMHSA)Active Mindsis a student-run program that addresses the stigma surrounding mental illness among college students. Started in 2001 at the University of Pennsylvania,Active Mindshas worked to expose and reduce stigma associated with mental illness within increasingly judgmental college environments.Active Minds, Inc., located in Washington, DC, is the national headquarters for allActive Mindson Campus chapters. This program could be adapted for senior secondary schools.
- In Our Own Voice(American, Identified by SAMHSA)In Our Own Voice (IOOV)is a unique informational outreach program, developed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), that offers insight into the recovery that is possible for people with severe mental illnesses. The program aims to meet the need for consumer-run education initiatives, to set a standard for quality education about mental illness from those who have been there, to offer genuine work opportunities for consumers, to encourage self-confidence and self-esteem in presenters, and to focus on recovery and the message of hope. Target audiences include: consumers, families, students, law enforcement personnel, mental health service providers, professionals, faith communities, and all people wanting to learn about mental illnesses.
- Nothing to Hide(American, Identified by SAMHSA)Nothing To Hide: Mental Illness in the Familyis a touring photo exhibit that was developed by the Family Diversity Project, a nonprofit educational organization based in Amherst, MA. The exhibit, which debuted in 19992000, presents a collection of 20 museum-quality photographs and the text of interviews that tell poignant stories of courageous individuals and their families whose lives are affected by mental illness. The exhibit also is available in book form, featuring portraits and stories of 44 families who defy the stigma of mental illness by speaking candidly about their lives.
Community-based Anti-Stigma Campaigns that could include Schools- Opening Minds(Canadian, Mental Health Commission of Canada The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) will be carrying out a 10-year Anti-stigma / Anti-discrimination Initiative. This campaign will be the largest systematic effort to reduce the stigma of mental illness in Canadian history. It is much-needed and long overdue. In the first year, MHCC has chosen to target two specific groups:
- Youth aged (12 to 18)- early intervention can make an enormous difference over a lifetime. For more than 70% of adults living with mental illness, symptoms developed before they were 18 years old.
- Health care professionals- the medical front lines eg, doctors, nurses and Emergency Room receptions, are where people seeking help say they experience some of the most deeply felt stigma and discrimination
- 1 de cada 4 (1 in 4)Spanish, Identified by SAMHSA) Developed in Andalusia, Spain, in September 2007,1 de cada 4(1 in 4 in English) is a campaign to increase public awareness of mental illnesses in order to reduce the stigma and discrimination experienced by people with mental illness. (Identified by SAMSHA)
- Dare to Dream(Canadian, Identified by SAMHSA) TheDare to Dreamprogram engages youths in mental health issues in meaningful and creative ways by providing them with the opportunity to raise awareness about mental health in their communities.
- iFred's Field of HopeThe International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred) kicked off a program to eliminate the stigma of depression with the launch of theField of Hopecampaign in Goodland, KS, during the Spring of 2006. A sunflower field was planted to celebrate those who have recognized, received treatment for, or survived their depression, as well as those who have loved ones affected by depression.
- Iris the Dragon Book Series(Canadian, Identified by SAMHSA) The series consists of illustrated children’s books and educational resources that deal with the topic of children’s mental health. The series helps children and caregivers understand that early detection, risk management, and education can help alleviate, if not prevent, mental illness in children and reaffirm the message that mental illness in children exists, is increasing, and needs to be better understood. The Iris the Dragon book series is also supplemented by an in depth Web site,www.iristhedragon.com, which provides information on the book series, lesson plans for educators, information on other complementary Iris the Dragon programs, and other mental health related resources in Canada.
- Mental Illness is Real(Australian, Identified by SAMSHA)Mental Illness Is Realis a national media campaign that was launched in Australia in 2005 by SANE Australia. The campaign aims to overcome community stigma and misunderstanding about mental illnesses by challenging the stereotypes that exist. The campaign hopes to educate the public by directing people to get real facts via the SANE Web site and the SANE toll-free helpline number.
- Mind (National Association of Mental Health)(Identified by SAMHSA)Mind (National Association for Mental Health)provides information on a national level for England and Wales. Their activities promote the values of autonomy, equality, knowledge, and participation in the community for all people, especially those with mental illnesses. The group actively campaigns to improve the policy and attitudes of governing bodies in the United Kingdom, and has developed highly successful local-level initiatives for consumers of mental health.
- Movie Monday(Canadian, Identified by SAMHSA) Begun in 1993 by a mental health consumer,Movie Mondayis a weekly film series offered in the auditorium of a psychiatric hospital. The series is designed for people with mental illnesses, their families, and the general public. It is supported by donations from moviegoers and agencies such as Vancouver Island Health Authority and Canada Council for the Arts.
- Open the Doors(Canadian, Identified by SAMHSA)Open the Doorsis an international program that was developed by the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) in 1996. Created to fight the stigma and discrimination experienced by people with schizophrenia, the program helps dispel myths and misunderstandings about the nature, causes, and treatment of the illness. Since the programs inception, WPA has generated much-needed action to eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and has seen real improvements in public attitudes toward those who have or have had schizophrenia and toward their families.
- ReachOut(Canadian, Identified by SAMHSA) In operation since 2005,ReachOutis a program of the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) and the Mind Foundation with funding from BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. The program provides a concert tour that travels around the province, raising awareness about mental illnesses and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness.
- SANE StigmaWatch(Australian, Identified by SAMHSA)SANE StigmaWatch, an initiative of the national mental health charity, SANE Australia, monitors the Australian media to ensure accurate and respectful representation of mental illnesses. It does this through monitoring, correcting, and logging media misrepresentation of mental illnesses.
- Silver Ribbon Coalition(American, Identified by SAMHSA) TheSilver Ribbon Coalitionwas originally founded in 1993 as theSilver Ribbon Campaign for the Brainby Jean Liechty after she had a family experience with schizophrenia. In 2004, theSilver Ribbon Campaign for the Brainwas renamed in order to incorporate and represent the combined interests of all individuals who have a brain disorder or disability, including those individuals with mental illnesses. The coalition emphasizes that increasing public awareness will result in improved treatments, eventual cures, and decreased stigma for those with brain disorders and disabilities. She recognized that symbolic campaigns for other stigmatized diseases such as HIV and AIDS had been successful in promoting public support and funding for research. She realized that the creation of an awareness symbol for brain disorders and disabilities could likely have a similar result; therefore, she created the silver ribbon.
- Stand Up for Mental Health(Canadian, Identified by SAMHSA)Stand Up for Mental Healthwas initiated in 2004 by Vancouver-based counselor, standup comic, and author David Granirer.Stand Up for Mental Healthis a program that teaches people with mental illnesses how to do standup comedy as a way of building confidence and fighting public stigma of mental illness. Their standup acts focus on their life journeys as individuals living with a mental illness.
- The Kids on the Block, Inc.(American, Identified by SAMHSA)The Kids on the Block (KOB)educational puppet theatre company researches, develops and performs live programs addressing a wide range of topics, including childrens mental health. Founded in 1977, KOB has become a leader in educational programs for children. During performances, puppet characters talk to children with humor, candor, and sensitivity about topics like disability awareness, social concerns, educational differences and medical issues. In the process, they create awareness and understanding in an effective and fun way. Over 42 program topics have been developed and over 1,500 troupes are performing in the U.S. and internationally.
- With an OPEN mind(Canadian, Identified by SAMHSA)With an OPEN mindis a public education program in the Thunder Bay region of Canada. It aims to reduce myths and misconceptions surrounding mental illness through the shaping of public attitudes so that people with mental illnesses have an improved sense of acceptance, purpose, and freedom in their communities.
- Canadian Mental Health Association, Montreal BranchMy Life – It’s Cool to Talk About It / Ma Vie – C’est pas fou d’en parler!This campaign focuses on youth mental health and is designed to encourage teenagers to talk about mental health concerns and before serious problems arise. The site contains information for educators, parents and students. It provides tools to help high school students understand stress and it's effects, the importance of maintaining their mental health, links to mental health information sites and an online quiz.
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| Anti-harassment, discrimination Programs, Campaigns, Awareness | Support to Counter Discrimination based on Race, Culture, Language, Religion, Ethnicity- The Canadian Ethnocultural Council (CEC)- The Canadian Ethnocultural Council (CEC) is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of national ethnocultural umbrella organizations which, in turn, represent a cross-section of ethnocultural groups across Canada. The CEC's objectives are to ensure the preservation, enhancement and sharing of the cultural heritage of Canadians, the removal of barriers that prevent some Canadians from participating fully and equally in society, the elimination of racism and the preservation of a united Canada.
- Canadian Race Relations Foundation- The Canadian Race Relations Foundation aims to help bring about a more harmonious Canada that acknowledges its racist past, recognizes the pervasiveness of racism today, and is committed to creating a future in which all Canadians are treated equitably and fairly. The Foundation is committed to building a national framework for the fight against racism in Canadian society. We will shed light on the causes and manifestations of racism; provide independent, outspoken national leadership; and act as a resource and facilitator in the pursuit of equity, fairness, and social justice.
- Committee on Race Relations and Cross-Cultural Understanding- This committee's central objectives are1) to promote racial equality by participating in a network made up of organizations supporting race relations and cultural diversity practices and activities in order to share research, informational material or expertise and act as a resource to groups interested in developing these capacities 2) to establish, maintain and deliver programs that educate about and promote systemic change in racist and discriminatory organizational practices in the following sectors: media, employment services, education and other institutions 3) to promote positive and effective race relations and cultural diversity practices by assisting community, municipal and provincial programs through active participation, provision of resource materials, collaborations and partnerships.
- Metropolis- Metropolis is an international forum for comparative research and public policy development about population migration, cultural diversity and the challenges of immigrant integration in cities in Canada and around the world. In Canada, the Metropolis Project is built upon partnerships between all levels of government, academic researchers and community organizations in five Centres of Excellence.
- Multicultural Canada- The Multicultural Canada Project is an portal gathering together online searchable multicultural Canadian newspapers, local histories, speeches, photographs, letters and oral histories in the original language with vernacular, English, and French interfaces and search engines and interactive educational tools.
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School Activities (Extra and Co-Curricular)
Joronen, K., Rankin, S.H., Astedt-Kurki, P. (2008)School-based drama interventions in health promotion for children and adolescents: Systematic reviewJournal of Advanced Nursing Vol 63, 2, 116-31
Howes A, Farrell P, Kaplan I, Moss S (2003)The impact of paid adult support on the participation and learning of pupils in mainstream schools.In:Research Evidence in Education Library. London: EPPI-Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London.
| - Talking About Mental Illness (TAMI)(CAMH, Ontario, Canada) TAMI is a program for secondary school students that helps increase awareness about mental illness and the stigma that surrounds it. TAMI consists of a two-hour presentation designed to give students facts about mental illness and allow them to interact with people who have first-hand experience with mental illness.
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After School Programs
Durlak, J.A., Weissberg, R.P., & Pachan, M. (in press).A meta-analysis of after-school programs that seek to promote personal and social skills in children and adolescents. American Journal of Community Psychology
Wilson N, Minkler M, Dasho S, Wallerstein N, Martin AC.Getting to social action: the Youth Empowerment Strategies (YES!) project.Health Promot Pract2008;9(4):395-403
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Student Friendship Programs
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Student Leadership Programs
| - Youth Net/Réseau Ado(YN/RA) Ottawa, Canada This is a bilingual regional mental health promotion and intervention program run by youth, for youth.
- The New Mentalityis a network of people ages 13 to 25 who are engaged as partners in addressing the many systemic issues associated with child and youth mental health in Ontario. Youth are directly affected and should be listened to issues being addressed include the availability of services, the effectiveness of services being provided, and the suitability of the method/style of service delivery for youth as consumers
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Peer Helper Programs
Hargreaves, John;Bond, Lyndal;O'Brien, Matt;Forer, Danielle;Davies, Liz(2008)The PATS Peer Support Program: Prevention/Early Intervention for Adolescents Who Have a Parent with Mental IllnessYouth Studies Australia, v27 n1 p43-51 Mar 2008
Harden,A., Weston,R., Oakley,A. (1999)A review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of peer delivered health promotion interventions for young peopleEPPI-Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London.
Adi, Y., Killoran, A., Janmohamed, K., and Stewart-Brown, S. (2007a)Systematic Review of the effectiveness of interventions to promote mental wellbeing in primary schools: Universal approaches which do not focus on violence or bullying.London: National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
Blank , L. Baxter, S. Goyder, L., Guillaume,L., Wilkinson, A, Hummel, S. and Chilcott, J. (2009)Systematic review of the effectiveness of universal interventions which aim to promote emotional and social wellbeing in secondary schools.London: National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
Durlak, J. A., Weissberg, R. P., Dymnicki, A. B., Taylor, R. D., and Schellinger, K. (2011). The impact of enhancing students’ social and emotional learning: A meta-analysis of school-based universal interventions.Child Development, 82,474-501.
Browne, G, Gafni, A., Roberts, J. Byrne, C. and Majumdar, G. (2004) Effective/efficient mental health programs for school-age children: a synthesis of reviews.Social Science and Medicine58 (7) 1367-1384
Farrington, D. P., and Ttofi, M. M. (2009)School-based programs to reduce bullying and victimization. Campbell Systematic Reviews 2009:6 10.4073/csr.2009.6
Garrard, W, and Lipsey, M. (2007) Conflict resolution education and anti-social behavior in US schools. A meta-analysis.Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 25 (1): 9-37
Greenberg, M. T., Domitrovich, C., and Bumbarger, B. (2001).Preventing mental disorders in school aged children. A review of the effectiveness of prevention programmesPrevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development, College of Health and Human Development Pennsylvania State University.
Rones, M. and Hoagwood, K (2000) School-based mental health services: a research review.Clinical Child and Family Psychological review. 3(4):223-41.
Shucksmith, J., Summerbell, C., Jones, S., and Whittaker, V. (2007)Mental Wellbeing of Children in Primary Education (targeted/indicated activities).London: National Institute of Clinical Excellence
Wells, J., Barlow, J., and Stewart-Brown, S. (2003) A systematic review of universal approaches to mental health promotion in schools.Health Education103(4): 197-220.
Wilson, S.J., Lipsey, M.W., and Derzon, J.H. (2003) The effects of school-based intervention programs on aggressive behavior: A meta-analysis. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology71 (1) 136–149. | - Reconnecting Youth: A Peer Group Approach to Building Life Skills(RY) is a school-based prevention program for students ages 14-19 years that teaches skills to build resiliency against risk factors and control early signs of substance abuse and emotional distress. RY targets youth who demonstrate poor school achievement and high potential for school dropout (Identified by SAMHSA)
- I Matter- A Look Into Mental Wellness
At Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic School District there is an exciting new initiative that allows 50 - 60 Peer Mentors to assist the grade 9 Religion Studies teachers in the delivery of three to five lessons on mental wellness (adapted from the Mental Health and High School Guide by the CMHA). Topics include dispelling myths about mental illness, brain chemistry, symptoms of mental unwellness, and resources. The mentors are responsible for small group interaction with the students as an extension of the teacher’s lesson on the particular topic. Peer Mentor training includes attendance at “safe TALK”, a suicide prevention training session delivered by qualified professionals from the Living Works Corporation. Other training sessions include attending a "TAMI" (Talking About Mental Illness) presentation delivered by adults who are successfully coping with mental illness. At a later training session, they are instructed on their specific duties in the classroom with an emphasis on group management and effective communication skills. The lessons are hands-on activities that quickly engage the group of grade 9 students. Each lesson ends with some product created by each group so to leave a visual reminder in the classroom.
- Kiva Programme: Anti- bullying in Finlandhttp://www.kivakoulu.fi/content/view/56/171/
- Peer support intervention in middle schools inItaly Dr Ersilia Menesini
menesini@psico.unifi.itProf. Rosario Ortega
- SAVE; Anti-bullying programme in Seville, Spain. Prof. Rosario Ortega HYPERLINK "mailto:ortegaruiz@uco.es"
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Mentoring Programs
DuBois, D.L., Holloway, B.E., Valentine, J.C., Cooper, H. (2002)Effectiveness of mentoring programs for youth: A meta-analytic reviewAmerican Journal of Community Psychology Vol 30, 2, 157-92 | - Partners Assisting Local Schools(Saint John School District) Is an initiative of School District 8 in Saint John, NB with the local business community and service agencies. It was developed as the result of an identified need in the community, in this case, poverty and all its implications. The focus was to establish a model which would achieve the unique goals of 7 identified schools, but could also be adapted and adopted in other schools both in the district, elsewhere in the province and beyond. Local businesses partner with neighbourhood schools, providing support in the form of volunteers and financial assistance. PALS Partnerships in Saint John, NB are proving that a dedicated school staff and parent group, together with community volunteers and financial support can deliver great changes within any school.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America(Identified by the Center for the Study and Preverntion of Violenhce - University of Colorado) A report in 1991 demonstrates that through BBBSA’s network of nearly 500 agencies across the country, more than 70,000 youth and adults were supervised in one-to-one relationships. BBBSA typically targets youth (aged 6 to 18) from single parent homes. Service delivery is by volunteers who interact regularly with a youth in a one-to-one relationship. Agencies use a case management approach, following through on each case from initial inquiry through closure. The case manager screens applicants, makes and supervises the matches, and closes the matches when eligibility requirements are no longer met or either party decides they can no longer participate fully in the relationship.
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Intergenerational Programs
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Parent Information Activities
| - Parents as Preventors Workshop(Alcohol-Drug Education Service, British Columbia) This parent-based prevention workshop focuses on empowering parents to build on the two most powerful prevention factors: family connectivity school connectivity The workshop can be delivered by the professional educators of the ADES or by teachers within the school system. The workshop is designed to be delivered in a 2.5 hour session, but is easily be expanded to a half or full-day formats with the insertion of additional interactive activities (provided) and more in-depth focus on program topics.
- A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free(Published by SAMHSA, United States) Family Guide is a public education Web site developed to support the efforts of parents and other caring adults to promote mental health and prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs among 7- to 18-year-olds.
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Parent Involvement and Volunteer Programs
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Parent Education and Support Programs
Cunningham, Charles E.;Deal, Ken;Rimas, Heather;Buchanan, Don H.;Gold, Michelle;Sdao-Jarvie, Katherine;Boyle, Michael (2008)Modeling the Information Preferences of Parents of Children with Mental Health Problems: A Discrete Choice Conjoint ExperimentJournal of Abnormal Child Psychology, v36 n7 p1123-1138 Oct 2008
Dretzke,J., Davenport,C., Frew,E., Barlow,J., Stewart-Brown,S., Bayliss,S., et al. (2009)The clinical effectiveness of different parenting programmes for children with conduct problems: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Vol 3, 7
Woolfenden, S.R., Williams, K., Peat, J. (2001)Family and parenting interventions in children and adolescents with conduct disorder and delinquency aged 10-17Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, 2, Art. No.: CD003015
Nowak,C., Heinrichs,N. (2008)A comprehensive meta-analysis of Triple P-Positive Parenting Program using hierarchical linear modeling: Effectiveness and moderating variablesClinical Child and Family Psychology Review vol 11, 3, 114-44
Bernazzani, O., Cote, C., Tremblay, R.E. (2001)Early parent training to prevent disruptive behavior problems and delinquency in childrenAnnals of the American Academy of Political & Social Science, Vol578, 90-103
Kane, G.A., Wood, V.A., Barlow, J. (2007)Parenting programmes: A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative researchChild: Care, Health and Development, Vol 33, 6, 784-93
Losel, F., Beelmann, A. (2003)Effects of child skills training in preventing antisocial behaviour: A systematic review of randomized evaluationsAnnals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science Vol 587, 84-109
Singer, G.H.S., Ethridge, B.L., Aldana, S.I. (2007)Primary and secondary effects of parenting and stress management interventions for parents of children with developmental disabilities: A meta-analysisMental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews vol 31, 4, 357-69
Barlow, J., Coren, E., Stewart-Brown, S. (2002)Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of parenting programmes in improving maternal psychosocial healthBritish Journal of General Practice Vol 52, 476, 223-33
Barlow, J., Parsons, J., Stewart-Brown, S. (2005)Preventing emotional and behavioural problems: The effectiveness of parenting programmes with children less than 3 years of age
Child: Care Health and Development, vol 31, 1, 33-42
Barlow, J., Johnston, I., Kendrick, D., Polnay, L., Stewart-Brown, S. (2006)Individual and group-based parenting programmes for the treatment of physical child abuse and neglectCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, 3, Art. No.: CD005463
Adi, Y., Killoran, A., Janmohamed, K., and Stewart-Brown, S. (2007a)Systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions to promote mental wellbeing in primary schools: Universal approaches which do not focus on violence or bullying.London: National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
Adi, Y., Schrader McMillan, A., Kiloran, A. and Stewart-Brown, S. (2007b)Systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions to promote mental wellbeing in primary schools: Universal approaches with focus on prevention of violence and bullying.London: National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
Blank , L. Baxter, S. Goyder, L., Guillaume,L., Wilkinson, A, Hummel, S. and Chilcott, J. (2009) Systematic review of the effectiveness of universal interventions which aim to promote emotional and social wellbeing in secondary schools.London: National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
Browne, G, Gafni, A., Roberts, J. Byrne, C. and Majumdar, G. (2004) Effective/efficient mental health programs for school-age children: a synthesis of reviews.Social Science and Medicine58 (7) 1367-1384
Catalano, R., Berglund, M.L., Ryan, G.A.M., Lonczak, H.S. and Hawkins, J.D. (2002) Positive youth development in the United States: Research findings on evaluations of positive youth development programsPrevention & Treatment, Volume 5, Article 15.
Diekstra, R. (2008a) Effectiveness of school-based social and emotional education programmes worldwide- .part one, a review of meta-analytic literature. InSocial and emotional Education: an international analysis.Santander: Fundacion Marcelino Botin.pp 255-284.
Diekstra, R. (2008b) Effectiveness of school-based social and emotional education programmes worldwide- .part two, teaching social and emotional skills worldwide, A meta-analytic review of effectiveness InSocial and emotional education: an international analysis.Santander: Fundacion Marcelino Botin pp 285-312
Durlak, J.A. Taylor, R.D., Kawashima, K, Pachan, M.K., DuPre, E.P. Celio, C.L. Berger, S.R. Dymnicki, A.B. and Weissberg, R. (2007) Effects of positive youth development programs on school, family, and community systems.American Journal of Community Psychology39:269–286.
Durlak, J. A., Weissberg, R. P., Dymnicki, A. B., Taylor, R. D., and Schellinger, K. (2011). The impact of enhancing students’ social and emotional learning: A meta-analysis of school-based universal interventions.Child Development, 82,474-501.
Greenberg, M. T., Domitrovich, C., and Bumbarger, B. (2001).Preventing mental disorders in school aged children. A review of the effectiveness of prevention programmesPrevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development, College of Health and Human Development Pennsylvania State University
Neil, A. L., & Christensen, H. (2007). Australian school based prevention and early intervention programs for anxiety and depression: a systematic review.Medical Journal of Australia, 186(6): 305-308.
Rones, M. and Hoagwood, K (2000) School-based mental health services: a research review.Clinical Child and Family Psychological review. 3(4):223-41
Shucksmith, J., Summerbell, C., Jones, S., and Whittaker, V. (2007)Mental wellbeing of children in primary education (targeted/indicated activities).London: National Institute of Clinical Excellence.
Waddell, C, Peters, R.V., Hua, R.M. and McEwan, K. (2007) Preventing Mental Disorders in Children: A Systematic Review to Inform Policy-MakingCanadian Review of Public Health.98 (3) 166-173.
Wells, J., Barlow, J., and Stewart-Brown, S. (2003) A systematic review of universal approaches to mental health promotion in schools.Health Education103(4): 197-220.
Wilson, S.J. and Lipsey, M.W. (2007) School-based interventions for aggressive and disruptive behavior: Update of a meta-analysis. American Journal of Preventive Medicine.2007. 33, 130 – 143. | - Ten Strategies for involving Parents in Health Promotion(Published by Canadian Association for School Health) There are a variety of evidence-based strategies that schools can use to engage parents in health promotion.
- Barriers to Parent Involvement in Health Promotion
(Canadian Association for School Health) The barriers to effective parental participation in school-related health promotion activities has been documented in the education and health promotion literature.
- A paper (Lesson in Learning) prepared for the Canadian Council on Learning on parenting styles and skills has identified four evaluated programs that have shown positive results.
- Nobody's Perfect(BC Council for Families-Health Canada) Is a parenting program for families with children from 0-5. Facilitated by trained parenting educators, Nobody's Perfect gives parents a safe place to meet others with young children and share experiences, interests and concerns.
- My Tween and Me(BC Council for Families) is a parenting program for families with children age 7-12. It is designed to strengthen the confidence and ability of parents to positively influence the lives of their school-aged children, to help prevent the use of drugs and alcohol, and other high-risk behaviours
- Active Parenting Nowis a video-based education program targeted to parents of 2- to 12-year-olds who want to improve their parenting skills. It is based on the application of Adlerian parenting theory, which is defined by mutual respect among family members within a democratically run family. The program teaches parents how to raise a child by using encouragement, building the child's self-esteem, and creating a relationship with the child based upon active listening, honest communication
- Brief Strategic Family Therapy(BSFT) is designed to (1) prevent, reduce, and/or treat adolescent behavior problems such as drug use, conduct problems, delinquency, sexually risky behavior, aggressive/violent behavior, and association with antisocial peers; (2) improve prosocial behaviors such as school attendance and performance; and (3) improve family functioning, including effective parental leadership and management, positive parenting, and parental involvement with the child (Identified by SAMHSA)
- Familias Unidasis a family-based intervention for Hispanic families with children ages 12-17. The program is designed to prevent conduct disorders; use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes; and risky sexual behaviors by improving family functioning. Familias Unidas is guided by ecodevelopmental theory, which proposes that adolescent behavior is affected by a multiplicity of risk and protective processes operating at different levels (i.e., within family, within peer network, and beyond)(Identified by SAMHSA)
- Families and Schools Together(FAST) is a multifamily group intervention designed to build relationships between families, schools, and communities to increase well-being among elementary school children. The program's objectives are to enhance family functioning, prevent school failure, prevent substance misuse by the children and other family members, and reduce the stress that children and parents experience in daily situations.(Identified by SAMHSA)
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy(PCIT) is a treatment program for young children with conduct disorders that places emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns. PCIT was developed for children ages 2-7 years with externalizing behavior disorders. In PCIT, parents are taught specific skills to establish or strengthen a nurturing and secure relationship with their child while encouraging prosocial behavior and discouraging negative behaviours. (Identified by SAMHSA)
- Parenting Through Change(PTC) is a theory-based intervention to prevent internalizing and externalizing conduct behaviors and associated problems and promote healthy child adjustment. Based on the Parent Management Training--Oregon Model (PMTO), PTC provides recently separated single mothers with 14 weekly group sessions to learn effective parenting practices including skill encouragement, limit-setting, problem-solving, monitoring, and positive involvement.(Identified by SAMHSA)
- Parenting Wiselyis a set of interactive, computer-based training programs for parents of children ages 3-18 years. Based on social learning, cognitive behavioral, and family systems theories, the programs aim to increase parental communication and disciplinary skills. The original Parenting Wisely program, American Teens, is designed for parents whose preteens and teens are at risk for or are exhibiting behavior problems such as substance abuse, delinquency, and school dropout. (Identified by SAMHSA)
- TheStrengthening Families Program(SFP) is a family skills training program designed to increase resilience and reduce risk factors for behavioral, emotional, academic, and social problems in children 3-16 years old. SFP comprises three life-skills courses delivered in 14 weekly, 2-hour sessions. The Parenting Skills sessions are designed to help parents learn to increase desired behaviors in children by using attention and rewards, clear communication, effective discipline, substance use education and more. (Identified by SAMHSA)
- TheStrengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14(SFP 10-14) is a family skills training intervention designed to enhance school success and reduce youth substance use and aggression among 10- to 14-year-olds. It is theoretically based on several etiological and intervention models including the biopsychosocial vulnerability, resiliency, and family process models. The program includes seven 2-hour sessions and four optional booster sessions. (Identified by SAMHSA)
- TheTriple P--Positive Parenting Programis a multilevel system or suite of parenting and family support strategies for families with children from birth to age 12, with extensions to families with teenagers ages 13 to 16. Developed for use with families from many cultural groups, Triple P is designed to prevent social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental problems in children by enhancing their parents' knowledge, skills, and confidence.(Identified by SAMHSA)
- Canadian Example: Distance Behaviour Intervention Program
In the north, mental health services are located at a distance from many communities and partners seek innovative ways to meet the needs of students at risk. Among other efforts, the Superior-Greenstone District School Board encourages families who have concerns about their children to access the Distance Behaviour Intervention Program offered through Integrated Services for Northern Children (ISNC). Children and families can use materials, like CDs and journals, to work through issues of concern in this 10-week program. Regular telephone counselling with a mental health professional is part of this program.
- Be-Prox Programme: Bernese programme against bullying, Switzerland. Professor Dr Francoise Alsakerfrancoise.alsaker@psy.unibe.ch
- Caring School Communityhttp://www.devstu.org/caring-school-community
- Communities that Care:http://www.communitiesthatcare.org.uk/Fast Track:http://fds.duke.edu/db/Sanford/ccfp/research/ahrens
- Flemish School based Anti-bullying programme Prof. Dr. Paulette Van Oostlanociar@r3.roburnet.sk
- Friends: http://www.friendsinfo.net/
- Good Behaviour Game. Netherlands.http://www.evidencebasedprograms.org
- Incredible Years http://www.incredibleyears.com/
- Olweus Bullying Prevention Programme: http://www.clemson.edu/olweus/
- Respect Programme: http://saf.uis.no/programmes/respect/article5175-2778.html
- Stress management and relaxation techniques, Germany. Professor Arnold LohausArnold.Lohaus@uni-bielefeld.de
- Harvard Family Research Projecthttp://www.hfrp.org/
- LIFT – Linking the Interests of Families and Teachers, Oregon Social Research Centrehttp://www.oslc.org/projects/popups-projects/link-family-teacher.html
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Intergenerational Programs
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Working with Community Campaigns and Community/Self-Help Organizations, Youth Groups
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Working with Faith-based Organizations
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Working with the Media
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Web Awareness and Safety Programs for Students and Parents
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Staff Wellness, Occupational Safety, Assistance and Awareness Programs
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