Promoting Mental Health Literacy Among Educators Journal Articles

abstract

• Teachers and other school staff play key roles as partners in the prevention, identification, and intervention of mental health difficulties among children and youth. However, it is essential that teachers are equipped with sufficient mental health literacy to engender effective practices in these areas. This article reviews the literature related to mental health literacy with respect to the perceived preparedness of teachers as well as approaches that have been taken or are under way to improve literacy. A specific focus on bullying is also highlighted. Finally, suggestions emerging from current research as to the elements of effective approaches to teacher preparation are explored as well as recommendations for future research in the area.

authors

• Whitley, Jessica
• Smith, J David
• Vaillancourt, Tracy

status

• published 

publication date

• March 2013

published in

• Canadian Journal of School Psychology  Journal

keywords

• 3 Good Health and Well Being
• 3 Prevention of disease and conditions, and promotion of well-being
• 3.1 Primary prevention interventions to modify behaviours or promote wellbeing
• 39 Education
• 3901 Curriculum and Pedagogy
• 42 Health Sciences
• 4203 Health Services and Systems
• Behavioral and Social Science
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Trials and Supportive Activities
• Mental health
• Pediatric
• Prevention

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1177/0829573512468852

start page

• 56

end page

• 70

volume

• 28

issue

• 1