The teacher's guide to student mental health

Part I. Why school mental health? : Introduction

The clinical-behavioral spectrum

Part II. The scope of mental health disorders affecting children and adolescents : A general introduction to children's mental health

Mood disorders

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder

Substance use disorders

Oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder

Autism spectrum disorder

Psychotic disorders

Effective teaching strategies with students who have emotional or behavioral problems

Part III. A school's mental health framework : Working with students who have mental health disorders

General education, special education, and 504 plan students

How schools are meeting the challenges of students' mental health

Summary

Appendices : 1. Who diagnoses and treats child and adolescent psychiatric disorders?

2. Comprehensive mental health evaluations

3. The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM)

4. Overview of psychotherapy for children and adolescents

5. Rational use of psychiatric medications.