Better Mental Health in Schools - 9781032234281

Taylor & Francis

Better Mental Health in SchoolsFour Key Principles for Practice in Challenging Times\nAuthor(s): Alison Woolf\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032234281, 978-1032234281\nSynopsis\nBetter Mental Health in Schools recognises the value of school staff in supporting mental health in children and young people and introduces new skills for enhancing the therapeutic benefits of environments and relationships in schools.\n\nThis book discusses and links to provision in schools and to supporting good mental health in pupils across four key areas for enhancing mental health and wellbeing Cognition, Compassion, Containment, and Connection. Based in relevant and timely research it provides an accessible insight into practical ways to change practice. Rather than prescribe one programme, or suggest one curriculum design, the book shows how strengthening knowledge and understanding of some basic underpinnings of good mental h.