ERIC Number: EJ781306
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Dec
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The School-Based Health Center as a Resource for Prevention and Health Promotion
Brown, Michael B.; Bolen, Larry M.
Psychology in the Schools, v45 n1 p28-38 Dec 2007
The importance of school-based health centers (SBHCs) in overall prevention and health promotion programming is growing as they become increasingly common in schools. SBHCs can improve access to comprehensive physical and mental health services for children and families, and make a significant contribution to universal prevention efforts in schools. Partnering with school-based health centers in the overall prevention and health promotion programming provides an opportunity for school psychologists to broaden their impact on the entire school population. This article describes the role and primary functions of SBHCs and how these centers can provide important prevention and health promotion services for children and adolescents. Research regarding SBHCs' primary prevention outcomes is also reviewed with the goal of providing school psychologists the necessary background to work collaboratively with SBHCs. (Contains 2 tables. Additional Resources about School-Based Health Centers for Practitioners is appended.)
Descriptors: Health Services, Health Promotion, Prevention, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Mental Health Programs, School Health Services, Role
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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