Wellness promotion in the schools: Enhancing students' mental and physical health

Miller, David N.; Gilman, Rich; Martens, Matthew P.

doi:10.1002/pits.20274

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“…With growing national attention being assigned to the problem of youth suicide there is greater recognition that school‐based mental health professionals have a role to play in its prevention (Lieberman, Poland, & Cassel, ). Included in this group of professionals are school psychologists, who work within a school context to promote students’ mental health and well‐being (Miller, Gilman, & Martens, ).…”

Section: The Role Of the School Psychologist In Suicide Preventionmentioning

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The Current Status of Graduate Training in Suicide Risk Assessment

Liebling-Boccio

Jennings²

2012

Psychology in the Schools

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Directors and coordinators (n = 75) of graduate programs in school psychology approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) were surveyed regarding their training practices in suicide risk assessment. Respondents viewed the assessment of suicide risk as an important part of graduate instruction, and most believed that students completing training at their institutions would be adequately prepared to perform this task. Almost all directors indicated that a portion of class lectures was dedicated to addressing child/adolescent suicide risk assessment, and students were reportedly exposed to this topic in multiple courses, particularly those associated with practicum and internship. Students in doctoral and nondoctoral programs received comparable training and were judged to be equally prepared to perform suicide‐related professional activities in the schools. Gaps in training were revealed involving instruction in the use of quantitative measures of risk, large‐scale suicide prevention efforts, interventions with suicidal youth, and postvention activities.

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Section: The Role Of the School Psychologist In Suicide Preventionmentioning

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“…psychologists, who work within a school context to promote students' mental health and well-being (Miller, Gilman, & Martens, 2008).…”

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The Current Status of Graduate Training in Suicide Risk Assessment

Liebling-Boccio

Jennings²

2012

Psychology in the Schools

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“…Governments who feel unable to do so because of other financial pressures should recognize that these unprecedented measures to boost mental health will ultimately result in significant savings on the health care front as well, given mounting evidence of the link between psychological problems and physical health problems and the pervasive impacts of promoting wellness (see Miller, Gilman, & Martens, 2008). Governments who feel unable to do so because of other financial pressures should recognize that these unprecedented measures to boost mental health will ultimately result in significant savings on the health care front as well, given mounting evidence of the link between psychological problems and physical health problems and the pervasive impacts of promoting wellness (see Miller, Gilman, & Martens, 2008).…”

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Disguised Distress in Children and Adolescents “Flying Under The Radar”

Flett

Hewitt

2013

Canadian Journal of School Psychology

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It is now recognized that there is a very high prevalence of psychological disorders among children and adolescents and relatively few receive psychological treatment. In the current article, we present the argument that levels of distress and dysfunction among young people are substantially underestimated and the prevalence of psychological problems is higher than realized because of a variety of factors. In particular, it is suggested that psychological problems are underestimated due, in part, to the presence of subthreshold conditions that do not meet diagnostic criteria yet involve substantial distress and impairment. In addition, we focus on a subset of children and adolescents who experience profound distress yet keep it hidden or disguised because of a personality style characterized by self-concealment and a tendency to engage in perfectionistic self-presentation. The characteristics of these students who are "flying under the radar" are described with a discussion of associated familial, cultural, and school factors that reduce the likelihood of these students ever seeking help. Given our premise that psychological problems are substantially underestimated, it is apparent that schools have a vitally important role in mental health promotion in terms of the need for proactive system-wide preventive interventions led by school mental health counsellors. Broad programs are needed to bolster levels of resilience and the willingness to seek help among all children and adolescents but especially among those students who would otherwise not be on anyone's radar screen.at UNIV OF NORTH DAKOTA on June 26, 2015 cjs.sagepub.com Downloaded from surtout parmi les étudiants qui ont besoin d'aide mais que c'est moins visible.

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“…Wellness promotion is one way to enhance the mental and physical health of children and adolescents by incorporating and integrating areas such as physical, psychological, behavioral, and social components (Miller, Gilman, & Martens, 2007). Research indicates that school-based wellness interventions can improve overall wellness, prevent physical and mental illnesses, and bolster quality of life (Miller et al, 2007).…”

Section: Integrated Wellness Interventionsmentioning

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“…Research indicates that school-based wellness interventions can improve overall wellness, prevent physical and mental illnesses, and bolster quality of life (Miller et al, 2007). Additionally, physical Downloaded by [Brunel University London] at 08:29 22 December 2014 activity has been shown to simultaneously improve both mental and physical health (Nabkasorn et al, 2005).…”

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A Pilot Examination of Outcomes From an Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility Health and Wellness Intervention on Body Mass Index

Greyber

Dulmus²,

Cristalli³

et al. 2013

Residential Treatment For Children & Youth

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239Downloaded by [Brunel University London] at 08:29 22 December 2014 240 L. R. Greyber et al. emotional disorders. Demographic information was unavailable for two of the 28 participants in this study. Data Collection and Measures: Participants' BMI ( N = 28) was measured at pre-and post-testing by the staff members at the RTF as well as demographic and diagnostic data including gender, ethnicity, age, and mental and physical health diagnosis ( N = 26). Data Analysis and Results: Demographic and diagnostic data was analyzed using descriptive frequencies. Data on pre-post BMI measures was analyzed using McNemar chi-square analyses. All of the hypotheses were supported. Results indicate that participants significantly improved their BMI scores from pre-to posttesting-specifically the number of youth in unhealthy ranges significantly improved to healthy ranges; and, the number of youth who moved from obese to overweight, and overweight to healthy improved. Lastly, results indicate that pre-BMI categories were significantly predictive of post-BMI percentage. Conclusions: The findings of this pilot study have implications for practice, policy, and research in all areas of child and adolescent wellness, including social work, psychology, health, medical, and education, to name a few. Results indicate that providing a comprehensive health and wellness intervention that integrates all aspects of well-being, is perhaps a worthwhile intervention to improving the health of youth in residential treatment facilities.Limitations include a small sample size and limited methodological rigor due to design (pre-posttest single group design with no control). An additional limitation is the lack of data on psychotropic medication use for the sample. While the current research is a pilot exploratory study, it provides valuable information for future research with larger sample sizes and the use of control groups.

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Wellness promotion in the schools: Enhancing students' mental and physical health

Cited by 51 publications

References 75 publications

The Current Status of Graduate Training in Suicide Risk Assessment

The Current Status of Graduate Training in Suicide Risk Assessment

Disguised Distress in Children and Adolescents “Flying Under The Radar”

A Pilot Examination of Outcomes From an Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility Health and Wellness Intervention on Body Mass Index

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