This resource provides frameworks and strategies to guide schools as they encounter common psychosocial problems. It is designed as a desk reference aid. After an introductory overview of mental health in schools, Part I stresses ways to keep the environment in perspective as a cause of certain types of problems. Part II frames the full range of programs that allow a school and community to address psychosocial problems. Part III covers five of the most common "syndromes" students manifest and schools agonize over: (1) attention problems; (2) conduct and behavior problems; (3) anxiety problems; (4) affect and mood problems; and (5) social/interpersonal problems. Part IV explores ways to increase a school's capacity to prevent and ameliorate problems.