We propose that public sector mental health resources can be reallocated to support after school settings, and we offer specific examples and recommendations from an ongoing federally funded program of research to illustrate how mental health consultation can support publicly funded after school programs....
It is not enough to merely have good intentions," stated Dr. Keith Herman, keynote speaker, at the Second Annual School-Based Mental Health Group Interventions Conference; "our intentions must translate into actual help for those we seek to assist." Within this statement lies the heart of ...
You’ve probably heard of the idea of taking a gap year after high school, but what about after college? Let’s break down the pros and cons of doing this.
In some cases, after-school activities also can provide needed stability and a foundation for success in school. However, for every child in an after-school program in the U.S., there are three more waiting to get in, according to theAfterschool Alliance, a nonprofit advocacy organization. ...
School updates: No prom; encouraging vax data; after-school care conundrum The state’s Department of Elementary & Secondary Education has issued its long-awaitedguidance on proms, and it is strongly discouraging schools for hosting them. “We agree that that seems li...
Image Credit: MW School of Music MW School of Music is well-known for the individual approach to the students as the teachers here know that every child has a unique learning pace. They create an inspiring and creative environment where kids can unlock their potential and get the most out ...
This event is providing Erie's High School students a fun, safe alternative to unsupervised parties, keeping them off of the road and giving them a wonderful opportunity to make memories with thier friends. Please help us continue this amazing tradition this year and for years to come! Please...
Cambridge, Mass: Harvard Program for Refugee Trauma, Harvard Medical School; 1998 32. Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma. Harvard Trauma Questionnaire. Available at: http://www.hprt-cambridge.org/Layer3.asp?page_id=19. Accessed June 5, 2005 33. Richters JE, Saltzman W. Survey of Exposure ...
school enrolment has increased even more drastically from 39% in 2000 to 60% in 2015 (Fasih et al.,2018). Therefore, schools provide the social infrastructure to access a large number of children, making them a convenient site for post-disaster mental health interventions (Fazel et al.,2014...
The sudden pause reflects anxiety from last year's shootings in a Colorado movie theater and a Connecticut elementary school. Although little is known about the mental health of either gunman, the attacks have shaken state legislatures that until recently didn't intend to consider more social spen...