School Behavioral Health: Interconnecting Comprehensive School Mental Health and Positive Behavior Support

The book examines the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in youth and the implications of little or low-quality mental health services available for them. It describes aspects of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and school mental health (SMH) that work together to form a comprehensive service delivery model called the Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF). The term "school behavioral health" (SBH) is used to describe SMH and PBIS working together, as in the ISF. The book addresses barriers to providing behavioral health services at school and recommendations from key stakeholders for advancing SBH along these critical dimensions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 133 pages
Publication date: 04 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the pervasive prevalence of emotional and behavioral issues among youth, highlighting the inadequate availability of quality mental health services for this vulnerable population. It explores the intricate interplay between Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and school mental health (SMH), forming a holistic service delivery model known as the Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF). The term "school behavioral health" (SBH) encompasses the collaborative efforts of SMH and PBIS, as exemplified by the ISF. Through a series of research forums, the book sheds light on the perspectives of key stakeholders, who identified critical themes for advancing SBH in South Carolina and the southeastern region of the United States. Chapters delve into these themes, encompassing collaboration, school-wide approaches, the quality of services, and support for specific populations, such as military families and youth involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. Additionally, the book addresses barriers to providing behavioral health services within schools and presents recommendations from esteemed stakeholders to foster the advancement of SBH along these vital dimensions.

This volume serves as a vital resource for researchers, professors, graduate students, practitioners, clinicians, and therapists spanning a wide range of interrelated disciplines, including clinical child and school psychology, educational policy and politics, social work, public health, school counseling, family studies, juvenile justice, child and adolescent psychiatry, and child welfare and well-being services. By examining the complexities of emotional and behavioral problems in youth and advocating for improved mental health services, this book contributes to a better understanding and support of young individuals and their families.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030561147
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020