ERIC Number: ED540396
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jun
Pages: 4
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Mental Health of Students. Position Statement. Revised
National Association of School Nurses (NJ1)
It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) that mental health is as critical to academic success as physical well-being. School nurses play a vital role in the school community by promoting positive mental health development in students through school/community-based programs and curricula. As members of interdisciplinary teams, school nurses play a vital role in supporting early assessment, planning, intervention, and follow-up of children in need of mental health services. In addition, school nurses serve as advocates, facilitators and counselors of mental health services both within the school environment and in the community. (Contains 24 references/resources.) [For the complete report, "Position Statements, Issue Briefs, Resolutions and Consensus Statements. Revised," see ED539227.]
Descriptors: Disabilities, Well Being, Mental Health, Mental Health Programs, School Nurses, School Community Relationship, Student Problems, Barriers, School Health Services, Health Needs, Child Health, Position Papers, Professional Associations, Educational Policy, Staff Role, Mental Health Workers, Mental Disorders
National Association of School Nurses. 8484 Georgia Avenue Suite 420, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Tel: 866-627-6767; Tel: 240-821-1130; Fax: 301-585-1791; Web site: http://www.nasn.org
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Association of School Nurses
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