Preventing Mental Disorders in School-Aged Children: A Review of the Effectiveness of Prevention Programs
Author(s):
Greenberg, M.T., Domitrovich, C., Bumbarger, B.
Organization:
Prevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development
Publisher:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Date Published:
June, 2000 This report identifies critical issues and themes in prevention research with school-age children and families as well as universal, selective, and indicated programs that reduce symptoms of both externalizing and internalizing disorders. It summarizes the state-of-the art programs in the prevention of mental disorders in school-age children, describes elements that contribute to program success, and provides suggestions to improve the quality of program development and evaluation.
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