Educator's Guide to Mental Health Issues in the Classroom by Frank M. Kline

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Educators are often the first to notice the mental health issues of children and adolescents. This reader-friendly guide provides general and special education teachers with the information they need to collaborate with mental health providers and create effective learning environments. Beginning with an overview of the mental health system and a section clarifying the different types of mental health professionals, this book gives educators separate chapters on many specific mental health issues. Woven throughout the book are case studies illustrating successful collaboration and specific strategies for building collaborative partnerships with mental health professionals and families. The helpful appendices include information on DSM-IV-TR criteria for various disorders discussed in the book, common medications used to treat mental health disorders, and the contact information and web sites of professional organizations. Equally useful for preservice and in-service educators -- and for the counselors, social workers, and other mental health providers who partner with them -- this invaluable resource prepares readers to understand numerous mental health disorders and help improve students' chances for social and academic success.

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