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A Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well-being Jonathan Glazzard

A Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well-being By Jonathan Glazzard

A Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well-being by Jonathan Glazzard


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Summary

Targeted strategies for developing a whole school approach to mental health provision, emphasising the importance of creating a whole school culture which promotes a positive attitude towards mental health. Nowcompletely revised to be relevant for a post-pandemic world.

A Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well-being Summary

A Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well-being by Jonathan Glazzard

Is mental health provision a concern in your school?

Are you looking to develop a whole school approach to mental health issues?

Do you need targeted, evidence-informed strategies?

Suitable for both primary and secondary age phases, this book is exactly what you need by giving you targeted strategies for developing a whole school approach to mental health provision. The importance of creating a whole school culture which promotes a positive attitude towards mental health is emphasised throughout.

Nowcompletely revised to be relevant for a post-pandemic world, it provides:

  • concise and practical guidance,
  • practical case studies,
  • thought-provoking questions to encourage reader reflection, and
  • supportive techniques taken from teaching practice.

The case studies reflect practice from schools that have completed the mental health award, including scenarios involving Senior Mental Health leads in schools, and there is new content related to:

  • the impact of Covid-19,
  • developing a mental health curriculum,
  • partnership working,
  • vulnerable groups and individuals,
  • mental health interventions,
  • supporting staff well-being, and
  • age-phase-specific considerations.

A Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well-being Reviews

"A well-researched and informed second edition of a much-needed text. This book raises awareness of the challenges and demands on children and young peoples mental health from a variety of perspectives. Presented in a comprehensive and sensitive way, the authors draw on current data relating to the impact of poor mental health on learners in different contexts, and key theories in understanding the mental health continuum. Teachers are given practical support and advice through sensitive discussion, useful strategies and real-life case studies with opportunities to reflect on in their own setting context. Essential reading for anyone working in schools!"

-- Dr Rhiannon Packer * Senior Lecturer in Additional Learning Needs at Cardiff Metropolitan University *

"This clear, concise, and user-friendly book is essential for UK educators and school leaders dedicated to fostering positive mental health in schools. It offers practical, up-to-date guidance , aligned with UK law and educational policies, to help create a culture where mental health is openly discussed and supported. With research-based insights, case studies, and critical questions, it equips teachers to address the growing mental health challenges among students. A must-read for starting or enhancing strategies on well-being in schools."

-- Clare Erasmus * Author - 'The Mental Health and Wellbeing Handbook for Schools' (May 2019); 'The Designated Mental Health Lead Planner' (August 2021) *

About Jonathan Glazzard

Jonathan Glazzard is the Rosalind Hollis Professor of Education for Social Justice in the School of Education at the University of Hull. His research focuses on the experiences of minoritised individuals and groups. Jonathan sits on the Editorial Boards of several journals, and is a co-convenor of the British Educational Research Association Special Interest Group, Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education. His current research focuses on the experiences of LGBTQ+ and disabled youth.

Rachel Bostwick is Senior Partnership and Enterprise Consultant and leads the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools and the School Mental Health Award, which exists to strengthen the mental health of the next generation by supporting schools to make a positive change at all levels.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Mental Health

2. Leadership and management

3. Designing a mental health curriculum

4. Working in partnership

5. Mental health interventions in schools

6. Staff well-being

7. Vulnerable Groups and Individuals

9. Pupils mental health in primary schools

10. Pupils mental health in secondary schools

Conclusion

Additional information

NGR9781915713155
9781915713155
1915713153
A Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well-being by Jonathan Glazzard
New
Paperback
Critical Publishing Ltd
2024-09-09
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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