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Direct linkGeovanna Rodriguez; Dania R. Holmberg; Amber Fredrick; Susan J. Stadelman – Psychology in the Schools, 2024
Suicide is a complex, multifaceted crisis affecting children and adolescents, and has become a major public health concern. While there is a plethora of research on this topic among neurotypically developing youth, much less is known about the nature of suicidality in autistic individuals. Autistic youth show an increased vulnerability for…
Descriptors: Suicide, Mental Health Workers, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Self Efficacy
Cena, Loredana; Trainini, Alice; Zecca, Sara; Zappa, Sofia Bonetti; Cunegatti, Federica; Buizza, Chiara – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
The closure of schools, social hubs, and extracurricular activities due to lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2, has increased the risk factors for students' mental health. This cross-sectional study, conducted from March 2020 to March 2021, aimed to estimate socio-emotional, cognitive, and affective disorders and substance…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Substance Abuse, High School Students
van de Sande, Marion C. E.; Fekkes, Minne; Kocken, Paul L.; Diekstra, René F. W.; Reis, Ria; Gravesteijn, Carolien – Psychology in the Schools, 2019
While universal school-based social and emotional learning (SEL) programs claim to target various SEL competencies, earlier reviews have not provided a clear overview of the competencies in question. We therefore wished to identify the competencies targeted in SEL programs for secondary school students. We also aimed to examine the effects of…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Emotional Development, Social Development, Mental Health Programs
Skrzypiec, Grace; Askell-Williams, Helen; Zhao, Xueqin; Du, Wenping; Cao, Fei; Xing, Lihong – Psychology in the Schools, 2018
There has been substantial research in the United States, Europe, and Australia about factors influencing students' well-being. However, such research has been relatively rare in Mainland China. We administered four predictor scales (School Satisfaction, Self-Concept, Relationships, and Resilience) and three outcome scales (Flourishing, Mental…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Foreign Countries, Well Being, Elementary School Students
Marques, Susana C.; Lopez, Shane J.; Fontaine, Anne Marie; Coimbra, Susana; Mitchell, Joanna – Psychology in the Schools, 2015
This study investigated the characteristics of students who report extremely high levels of hope. A sample of 682 students (ages 11-17) completed measures of hope, school engagement, life satisfaction, self-worth, and mental health. Academic achievement was obtained from students' school records. Based on their hope scores, students were divided…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Correlation, Student Adjustment, Student Characteristics
Flett, Gordon L.; Hewitt, Paul L. – Psychology in the Schools, 2014
Recent findings suggest that perfectionism is highly prevalent among children and adolescents, and perfectionism can be quite destructive in terms of its links with anxiety, depression, and suicide. In this article, we provide an overview of recent research illustrating the costs and consequences of perfectionism among children and adolescents. We…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Anxiety, Children, Adolescents
Herman, Keith C.; Reinke, Wendy M.; Parkin, Jason; Traylor, Karen B.; Agarwal, Geetika – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
Schools play a privileged and strategic role in the lives of children acting as their principle environment away from home. Additionally, schools act as part of the community linking families and neighborhoods. These characteristics make schools a relevant setting for mental health service delivery and support to children and parents. In this…
Descriptors: Children, Depression (Psychology), School Role, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedCummings, Scott – Psychology in the Schools, 1975
The author suggests that counselors and school psychologists examine their orientations toward the mental health of black children, especially if they, the counselors, are white. (Author)
Descriptors: Black Youth, Counselors, Elementary Secondary Education, Identification (Psychology)
Gilman, Rich; Meyers, Joel; Perez, Laura – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
One factor that contributes to adolescent positive mental health is active engagement. Engagement is defined as any activity that is initiated to attain an outcome. In general, two forms of activities exist that correspond with engagement: solitary, non-structured, and non-cooperative pursuits, often without adult supervision (e.g., playing video…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Self Esteem, Learning Activities, School Psychologists
