Mental Health Practices in Schools

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• New course in online master’s teaches educators to be vigilant about mental health in schools ... Staying informed about suicide prevention >>

A new perception of mental illness is emerging—one that focuses on early intervention and effective treatment. School-based professionals are increasingly being asked to take a leading role in helping to identify and prevent mental health problems among today's students.

Open for Enrollment

ESC & PS 7087: Seminar in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology
(Youth Violence and Bullying: Prevention and Reduction)

ESC & PS 7087: Seminar in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology
(Exploring Mental Health Issues in the Schools)

ESC & PS 8087: Seminar in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology
(Building Resiliency and Optimism in Children and Adolescents)

ESC & PS 8087: Seminar in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology
(Child and Adolescent Mental Health)

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8087 Seminar in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology (Suicide Prevention for Educational Professionals)

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people in this country. Schools have a number of important roles in the prevention of suicide in students, including providing universal prevention programs and referring students at risk for suicide to mental health professionals. The purpose of this course is to better equip educational professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in these roles.

Course Testimonials

"I just completed my course and could not be more pleased. This was, without a doubt, one of the best courses I have ever taken in the course of my education. My compliments to the creator, grader and to the university."