Promoting Behavioral Health and Reducing Risk among College S... - 9781138039476

Taylor & Francis

Promoting Behavioral Health and Reducing Risk among College StudentsA Comprehensive Approach\nAuthor(s): M. Dolores Cimini, Estela M. Rivero\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138039476, 978-1138039476\nSynopsis\nPromoting Behavioral Health and Reducing Risk Among College Students synthesizes the large body of research on college students behavioral health and offers guidance on applying evidence-based prevention and early intervention strategies using a comprehensive public health framework. Chapters authored by leading researchers and practitioners address a broad spectrum of important behavioral health issues, interventions, and challenges. Moving beyond a theoretical discussion to strategies for implementation, this book addresses the special issues and potential barriers faced by practitioners as they translate research to practice, such as resource limitations, organizational resistance, challenges to program.