Special Resource Material Developed by the Center


Title: Mental Health and School Based Health Centers (Guidebook)

Description: Introductory overview of the MH facets of school-based health centers and how they fit into the work of schools. Module I addresses how to maximize resource use and effectiveness; Module II focuses on matters work with students (consent, confidentiality, problem identification, prereferral interventions, screening/assessment, referral, counseling, prevention/mental health education, responding to crises, management of care); Module III explores quality improvement, evaluating outcomes, and getting credit for all you do. Includes resource aids (sample forms and special exhibits, questionnaires, interviews, screening indicators) for use as part of the day-by-day operation. (Download here)Keywords: school based health, screening and identification, mental health, schools, resources, school based health centers, addressing barriers to student learning, evidence based, learning outcomes,

Access at:   http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/mhsbhc/wholemhsbhc.pdf  1.4M; 504pp