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Direct linkTharinger, Deborah J.; Palomares, Ronald S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
The authors were asked to respond to the shortage of school psychologists from the perspective of the Division of School Psychology of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association (APA), and also chose to address the larger issue of the shortage and lack of accessibility of mental health services for children…
Descriptors: Health Services, School Psychology, Psychological Services, Mental Health Programs
Dixon, Benjamin; And Others – 1979
It is important for special education administrators to recognize the potential disaster that might result from inattention to the mental health needs of their staffs and organizations. Indications of staff "burnout" (rapid turnover of staff due to stress) are already apparent. The phenomenon can only be detrimental to the whole concept…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Change Strategies, Environmental Influences, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedMattison, Richard E.; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1992
Evaluation of 170 boys, aged 6 to 11 years, who were referred for serious emotional disturbance (SED) indicated they were typically characterized by limited mental health and educational intervention, noteworthy family stressors, and externalizing psychiatric disorders, especially attention deficit disorder. Findings support revision of Public Law…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Educational Legislation, Educational Needs, Elementary Education
Hanley, Tom V. – School Psychology Review, 2003
Elias, Zins, Graczyk, and Weissberg (2003) have written a concise summary of the daunting challenges and possible solutions to improve outcomes for students with mental health needs. As a special educator, the author wants to focus his comments on the potential benefits of school-wide approaches for students with the greatest psychosocial needs.…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Mental Health, Special Education Teachers, Child Development
Peer reviewedAnd Others; Dixon, Benjamin – Exceptional Children, 1980
The authors focus on the need for administrators to deal with the problem of teacher burnout as it relates to the implementation of Public Law 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act). (Author)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Change Strategies, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
