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Confer, Jacob Russell – Online Submission, 2013
The symptoms, assessment, and treatments of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have been empirically investigated to the extent that there is a breadth of valid and reliable instruments investigating this psychopathological syndrome. There, too, exists a substantial evidence base for various treatment models demonstrating effectiveness in…
Descriptors: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Classification, Mental Disorders, Psychotherapy
Research and Training Center for Pathways to Positive Futures, 2013
This information brief provides an example of how one locally-initiated program has implemented the Peer Support Specialist role for youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions. The brief covers aspects of training, coaching, supervision, role definition and financing; and describes challenges and solutions.
Descriptors: Peer Relationship, Youth Programs, Empowerment, Young Adults
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Georges, Jane M.; Gonzales, Lucia; Aube, Patti; Connelly, Cynthia D. – Journal of Catholic Higher Education, 2013
Collaborations between diverse Catholic organizations will be important in fulfilling the goals contained in the Institute of Medicine (IOM) 2010 document, "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health." This article describes a qualitative research study examining the partnership between a graduate-level school of nursing in…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, School Community Programs, Catholic Schools, Church Related Colleges
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McMorris, Carly A.; Weiss, Jonathan A.; Cappelletti, Gabriella; Lunsky, Yona – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Carers of individuals with an intellectual disability are often responsible for managing their children's psychiatric crises when they arise. The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of families using crisis and short-term transitional supports from the perspectives of families and of crisis and transitional support staff. Three…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Family Needs, Focus Groups, Individual Characteristics
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Mendes, Sofia A.; Abreu-Lima, Isabel; Almeida, Leandro S.; Simeonsson, Rune J. – International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, 2014
Little empirical evidence is available on the professional characteristics and practices of school psychologists in Portugal. This study surveyed a total of 477 Portuguese school psychologists employed in public (80%) and private schools (20%). Portuguese school psychologists are described with regard to demographic, professional, and educational…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, School Psychology, Counselor Characteristics, Counseling Services
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Lindo, Natalya A.; Taylor, Dalena Dillman; Meany-Walen, Kristin K.; Purswell, Katherine; Jayne, Kimberly; Gonzales, Terri; Jones, Leslie – British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2014
Teacher-child relationship building (TCRB) is a play-based professional development programme adapted from kinder training and filial therapy. Intended for early education teachers and students, TCRB is designed to strengthen the teacher-child relationship, improve student behaviour, enhance academic involvement and develop teachers' classroom…
Descriptors: Mental Health Programs, Teacher Student Relationship, Faculty Development, Phenomenology
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Asidao, Christine; Sevig, Todd – Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 2014
Counseling centers need to be engaged and connected on their campuses, both to individuals and to multiple systems of students, faculty, and staff. Building a campus-wide "community of caring" or "web of caring" is essential to a strong, healthy, and vibrant counseling center. This article describes one university counseling…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Guidance Centers, Change Strategies, Campuses
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Frey, Jodi J.; Collins, Kathryn S.; Pastoor, Jennifer; Linde, Linnea – Journal of Social Work Education, 2014
Researchers surveyed licensed social workers from 5 Mid-Atlantic states to explore their perspectives on the current state of mental health and service delivery for military service workers, families, and contractors. Social workers identified needs in the following areas: mental health, physical health and wellness, social and environmental,…
Descriptors: Social Work, Military Personnel, Military Service, Needs Assessment
Goesling, Brian; Colman, Silvie; Scott, Mindy; Cook, Elizabeth – Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., 2014
In 2010, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) was facing a dilemma--how to deliver a consistent sex education program in a complex and diverse school district. Four years earlier, the school board had adopted a policy calling for students in grades 5 through 12 to receive family life and comprehensive sex education. To help support schools in meeting this…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Sexuality, Health Education, Public Schools
Breidenstine, Angela S.; Couvillion, Joy; Many, Cecile – Zero to Three (J), 2012
At the age of 4 years, Joseph came to the Orleans Parish Early Childhood Supports and Services program (ECSS) for mental health services because of serious aggression and anger. His history included physical abuse before age 2, long-term maintenance on an atypical antipsychotic medication, and other biological, psychological, and…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Interdisciplinary Approach, At Risk Persons
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Rajan, Sonali; Basch, Charles E. – Journal of School Health, 2012
Background: This study consisted of a formative evaluation of an after-school health education program designed for adolescent females, entitled Girls on Track. Evidence-based after-school programs have potential to supplement the traditional school day, encourage social and emotional skill development, improve the quality of student health, and…
Descriptors: Health Programs, National Programs, Health Education, After School Education
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Shipley, Meagan; Lohrmann, David; Barnes, Priscilla; O'Neill, Jim – Health Educator, 2012
Background: Thirteen school district teams from Michigan and Indiana participated in the Michiana Coordinated School Health Leadership Institute with the intent of Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) implementation. The study purpose was to analyze the utilization of success stories for documenting CSHP achievements. Methods: Throughout the…
Descriptors: Health Programs, Stakeholders, Physical Education, Content Analysis
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He, Meizi; Beynon, Charlene E.; Gritke, Jennifer L.; Henderson, Michelle L.; Kurtz, Joanne M.; Sangster Bouck, Michelle; St. Onge, Renee L.; van Zandvoort, Melissa M.; Chevrier-Lamoureux, Renee D.; Warren, Claire Y. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2012
Objective: This study examined students' perceptions of and suggestions for the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program, a free, school-based fruit and vegetable snack program implemented in elementary schools in 2 regions of northern Ontario, Canada. Methods: This was a qualitative study involving 18 focus groups with students in 11 elementary…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, Program Attitudes, Elementary School Students
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Blustein, David L.; Medvide, Mary Beth; Wan, Carol M. – Journal of Career Development, 2012
This article explores the challenges of unemployment via the lens of critical psychology. The conventional discourse on unemployment is critiqued, revealing ways in which conventional policies and practices serve to further marginalize the lives of the unemployed and impede the development of ethical, effective, and empathic individual…
Descriptors: Unemployment, Criticism, Children, Public Policy
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Huisman, Annemiek; Kerkhof, Ad J. F. M.; Robben, Paul B. M. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2011
The current study aims to describe the patient and treatment characteristics of a sample of 505 suicides by mental health care patients, and to determine how clinicians view the care provided and what they learned. The results indicate that the quality of mental health care for suicidal patients could be improved by focusing on communication among…
Descriptors: Suicide, Patients, Mental Health Programs, Therapy
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