Evidence-based mental health services are lacking in many school systems, but especially in secondary schools. Adolescents who can benefit from school mental health services are those who experience disruptive behavior disorders, anxiety, depression, alcohol/drug use, sexual or physical abuse, chronic health problems, crisis situations such as suicidal ideation or attempts, natural disasters, and exposure to community or family violence that can interfere with academic success. Currently, one-half of students with emotional or behavioral disorders drop out of school prior to graduation, pointing to the need to disseminate proven strategies that strengthen effective secondary school services.School Mental Health Services for Adolescents includes a range of expert guidance on implementation of school mental health services in secondary schools. The significance of this information cannot be overstated, as only 20% of children and adolescents who need such services receive them. Schools are a logical venue for service provision because emotional and behavioral problems interfere with academic achievement, and a lack of access to mental health services is a major barrier to treatment for youth. Authors discuss services that can be implemented by school-based professionals and methods of overcoming implementation barriers. Chapters cover the history and need for services, issues of identification and referral for treatment in schools, descriptions of evidence-based interventions, proposed service delivery models, assessment strategies, and integration of mental health programs in schools. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers, trainers of school mental health professionals, school administrators and supervisors, and school-based mental health providers including psychologists, counselors, and social workers.

About the EditorsContributorsIntroduction: School Mental Health for AdolescentsPart I: FoundationsChapter 1. The History and Future of School Mental HealthMark D. Weist, Lois Flaherty, Nancy Lever, Sharon Stephan, Kathryn Van Eck, and Abby AlbrightChapter 2. Who are the School Mental Health Professionals?Rachel Kininger, Brandon K. Schultz, and Judith R. HarrisonPart II: School Mental Health InterventionsChapter 3. Emerging Adolescents in Secondary SchoolsAmy L. Reschly, Angie J. Pohl, Sandra L. Christenson, and James J. AppletonChapter 4. Supporting Students Following School Crises: From the Acute Aftermath through RecoveryPamela Vona, Lisa H. Jaycox, Sheryl H. Kataoka, Bradley D. Stein, and Marleen WongChapter 5. Enhancing Attention and Organization in AdolescentsCraig F. Spiel, Judith R. Harrison, and Talida StateChapter 6. Managing Disruptive BehaviorSean M. O'Dell and Lauren LouloudisChapter 7. Regulating EmotionsMatthew P. Mychailyszyn, Maureen A. Manning, and Catherine T. PetrickChapter 8. Emotion Regulation and Social Functioning in Adolescence: Conceptualization and TreatmentNora Bunford and Steven W. EvansChapter 9. Working with Adolescents with Autism Spectrum DisorderLynn Kern Koegel, Sunny Kim, and Robert L. KoegelChapter 10. Addressing Adolescent Drug AbuseKen C. Winters, Eric Wagner, and Walker KreppsChapter 11. Managing Chronic Health ConcernsChristy M. Walcott and Jennifer KazmerskiPart III: Special TopicsChapter 12. Screening and Progress Monitoring in Secondary SchoolsDenise A. Soares, Catherine George, and Kimberly J. VannestChapter 13. Classroom-Based Services for Adolescents with Mental Health NeedsLee Kern, Beth Custer, and Imad ZaheerChapter 14. Consultation and Collaboration to Increase Integrity in School Mental HealthErika Coles and Greta M. MassettiChapter 15. Mental Health Promotion with Aboriginal Youth: Lessons Learned from the Uniting Our Nations ProgramClaire Crooks and Caely DunlopIndex