Mental Health Practices in Schools

A new perception of mental illness is emerging—one that focuses on early intervention and effective treatment. School-based professionals are increasingly being asked to take a leading role in helping to identify and prevent mental health problems among today's students.

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8087 Seminar in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology (Suicide Prevention for Educational Professionals)

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people in this country. Schools have a number of important roles in the prevention of suicide in students, including providing universal prevention programs and referring students at risk for suicide to mental health professionals. The purpose of this course is to better equip educational professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in these roles.

Open for Enrollment

The University of Missouri Center for Distance and Independent Study, in cooperation with MU's Center for the Advancement of Mental Health Practices in the Schools, now offers:

7087 Seminar in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology (Youth Violence and Bullying: Prevention and Reduction)

Course information

This university-level course will allow you to become familiar with the major perspectives on violence in schools. The course will also present effective strategies for violence prevention both within the school and in collaboration with the community at large. In addition, you will be encouraged to apply the course concepts to your own life and work environment.

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7087 Seminar in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology (Exploring Mental Health Issues in the Schools)

Course information

This course recognizes the epidemic of increased stress among youth in today's classroom and provides an introduction to the mental health challenges of all elementary and secondary students. The focus of the course is on prevention of real classroom concerns, such as recognizing the behavioral symptoms of poor self-concepts, anger, family problems, ADHD, and bullying.


"Training in mental health for school-based professionals, especially teachers, is a critical need for the nation, and the University of Missouri is leading the way."

"I just completed my course and could not be more pleased. This was, without a doubt, one of the best courses I have ever taken in the course of my education. My compliments to the creator, grader and to the university."

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8087 Seminar in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology (Building Resiliency and Optimism in Children and Adolescents)

Course information

Why is it that when faced with adverse circumstances, some students are able to bounce back whereas others seem to struggle with even the smallest of challenges? Some students are simply more resilient than others. Resilience has been connected to important life outcomes that include academic as well as social and emotional success, and resiliency is a trait that can and should be fostered in schools. The purpose of this course is to give you the information and resources you need to create a resilient classroom, one that promotes the development of resilience in each of your students.

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8087 Seminar in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)

Course information

This course investigates specific aberrations of normal development that impact children and their families in their home, school and community. The content will include definitions of childhood psychiatric disorders, prevalence, gender, co-morbidity, developmental course, and intervention. The course also includes applications of intervention and prevention, with a focus on a multidisciplinary team approach involving teachers, counselors, school nurses, school psychologists, social workers, families and outside providers. A particular emphasis will center on working with families and school personnel to promote wellness in children and adolescents.

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MU’s College of Education offers online master of education and educational specialist degrees with a focus in mental health issues in schools through semester-based, interactive course work. For more information, visit http://education.missouri.edu/orgs/camhps/.