Schools and the Mental Health Crisis: Education on the Frontline

Michelle Jayman

doi:10.1108/978-1-83797-242-520241001

Schools and the Mental Health Crisis: Education on the Frontline

Michelle Jayman

School of Psychology

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the topic of mental health and wellbeing in schools and the overarching theoretical framework for the book. The evolving role of schools from nurturing environments to frontline support for pupils’ mental health and wellbeing is scrutinised in the context of demand, capacity and constraints in a post-pandemic world. Alongside this is a critical consideration of schools’ and education staff’s role, responsibilities and boundaries. The disparate mental health needs of pupils within the school population are discussed, as well as key risk and protective factors to help facilitate timely identification and appropriate support pathways for vulnerable pupils. Key topics and case studies which comprise the remainder of the book are introduced to navigate the reader, and this concludes the chapter.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The BERA Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools:
Subtitle of host publication	Exploring Frontline Support in Educational Research and Practice
Publisher	Emerald
Chapter	1
Pages	3-24
Number of pages	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-242-520241001
Publication status	Published - 21 Aug 2024

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