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School-based Mental Health: A Framework for Intervention
Author(s): Debra Lean (Author), Vincent A. Colucci (Author)
- Publisher: R&L Education (UK)
- Publication Date: 25 Jan. 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781610486439
- ISBN-13: 1610486439
Book Description
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Review
Debra Lean and Vincent Colucci have provided a useful roadmap for the field to deliver school-based mental health services in their new book entitled School-based mental health: A framework for intervention. This book bridges the gap between two important systems that provide mental health services to children and youth: the school and the mental health system. This book is a must read for school professionals interested in the delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based, multi-tiered mental health services.
In their book, Barriers to Learning (2010), Lean and Colucci compellingly made the case for integrated mental health services with school-based mental health professionals playing a key role. They now show us just how to achieve that. A detailed framework for providing integrated school mental health services that is based on both research literature and practice is provided, as are clear and comprehensive instructions and examples on its implementation. Implementation of the framework they provide would go far in reducing the critical problem of the current lack of effective mental health services. Children with mental health issues continue to be denied effective services and the consequences are lifelong. This book is not only a ‘must read’ for all who work with or for children, it is a ‘must act on’.
Lean and Colucci have given us a master class in thoroughness – thoroughness that is essential for all interagency collaboration. Planning for effective school-based mental health services requires governance and vision at state (or provincial or regional) and district levels and the involvement of pupils, students and parents. This manual shows us in detail how to do it.
About the Author
Debra Lean has over 25 years of experience in child and youth mental health and school psychology. She has been a Chief Psychologist for a large district school board for over 10 years. Dr. Lean has developed innovative school psychology programs, including mental health, autism, and neuropsychology specialty services. She is a member of several national child and youth mental health and school psychology committees. She has made numerous presentations to teachers, parents and mental health professionals in Canada and the United States. Dr. Lean has a particular interest in broadening the role of professional student services personnel, especially in prevention and early identification of mental health problems in students.
Vincent Colucci has more than 35 years of professional social work experience in the fields of mental health and education. His current responsibilities include working with students in regular, special and alternative programs at the elementary and high school levels. He counsels students and parents, consults to school personnel, and has been a member of numerous school board committees. He has been a field supervisor of social work students and a community agency board member. Mr. Colucci is a trained restorative justice facilitator. He has made presentations to professional colleagues both in Canada and the United States.
