Importance Of Mental Health Issues In High School

Register to read the introduction… The school must make a team decision, including administration and the director of student services, to determine a residential placement is required (Smith, Katsiyannis, & Ryan, 2011). According to standard 4 of the educational leadership policy standards, “An education leader promotes the success of every student by collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources” (“NPBEA,” 2007). Furthermore, the school would finance the setting if a residential setting were essential for the student to make educational progress (Smith et al., 2011). This is not always the best placement for students. However, there will be situations that negate the current educational placement. If a student is not deemed appropriate for a residential setting it becomes imperative to identify concerns, establish a plan to meet the needs of the student, progress monitor and evaluate frequently to determine if other interventions are necessary to meet the …show more content…
The whole-school approach and the implementation of classroom strategies addresses standards 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Educational Leadership Policy Standards by addressing the following: creating a school vision, enhancing instructional programs, providing a safe, efficient and effective learning environment, as well as, providing a community collaboration effort to keep all parties involved (“NPBEA”, 2007). Louise Rowling described school-based programs in the following way:
School-based programs that promote mental health are effective, particularly if developed and implemented using approaches common to the health promoting schools approach: involvement of the whole school, changes to the school psychosocial environment, personal skill development, involvement of parents and the wider community and implementation over a long period of time (Rowling, 2009, p. …show more content…
Furthermore, how to appropriately use instructional strategies to meet the needs of the students. Teachers also have the responsibility to implement interventions and progress monitor behavior and health concerns. Through appropriate communication, this can be accomplished as a team. It is crucial to find a program that can provide a positive support system to meet the needs of all students. The program will provide training to the faculty and staff for consistency of procedures and protocols. Based on the evaluation of the program it can be further modified to meet the needs of the culture of the school. This program may lead to higher graduation rates, preparation for postsecondary educational opportunities, lead to employment and continued mental health care to be