Promoting Positive Mental Health in Schools

Schools play a vital role in promoting positive mental health by implementing strategies such as mental health education, access to counseling services, and creating a supportive and inclusive school culture. By prioritizing mental well-being, schools can help reduce stigma, build resilience, and support the overall development of students. This book focuses on the critical role schools play in supporting students' mental health and well-being. The book emphasizes the importance of creating a positive school climate that nurtures students' emotional and psychological needs. It provides educators with practical strategies for promoting resilience, fostering positive relationships, implementing preventive programs, and responding effectively to mental health challenges among students, ultimately fostering a supportive and thriving school community.

Print ISBN: 9781682508770 | $ 160 | 2024 | Hardcover

Subject: Education

Editor: Swales Simon

About the Editor:  Swales Simon, PhD, has taught Physical Education and Health at both middle and high school levels for over two decades. Simon's energy, enthusiasm, and passion for teaching and supporting new teachers stem from an early desire to pursue a career in education. Throughout his teaching career, he has worked with students who have high incidence disabilities, such as learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injury, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, and Asperger's syndrome. By creating a positive and inclusive environment, Simon focuses on promoting positive mental health among students in schools.