Community Mental Health Programs and Models

• Published in: PsycCritiques Vol. 50; no. 6; p. No Pagination Specified
• Main Author: Simons, Lori
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Psychological Association 09.02.2005
• Subjects: Community Mental Health Services; Counselor Education; Educational Programs; Human; Mental Health Programs; Psychology Education; School Based Intervention; Teacher Education; Teaching Methods
• ISSN: 1554-0138; 1554-0138
• DOI: 10.1037/040726

Simons reviews "Advances in School-Based Mental Health Interventions: Best Practices and Program Models," edited by Kristin E. Robinson (see record 2004-14231-000). This book provides a broad perspective on program evaluation and how this type of research has practical value for practitioners working in school-based mental health programs. "Advances..." provides an accurate description of school-based mental health programs and allows students to conceptualize real-life examples within an interdisciplinary content. This book empowers students to think beyond the concrete concepts and factual information usually presented in traditional textbooks. Simons believes this is an excellent book that can serve as a primary textbook for both undergraduate and graduate courses in education and psychology. It is also a resource for professionals in education and counseling positions. Education and psychology students will find this book to be an excellent overview of counseling services and research methodologies in education settings. The book combines theory with research and blends counseling with teaching practices. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)