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by Patsy Diamond Waller (Author)
Transform Your School Health Office Into a Mental Health Support Center
School nurses face an unprecedented mental health crisis. With 1 in 5 students experiencing mental health challenges, you're increasingly the first professional to recognize warning signs-yet most nursing programs provide minimal mental health training for school settings.
This comprehensive handbook bridges that critical gap.
Inside, discover evidence-based protocols specifically designed for school nurses managing mental health concerns within real-world constraints-limited time, complex legal requirements, and diverse student populations.
Master Essential Assessment Skills:
ASQ suicide screening protocols adapted for ages 8-18
PHQ-9 and GAD-7 administration in 5-minute health office visits
Elementary behavior observation checklists
Crisis triage decision trees for immediate response
Cultural competency considerations for diverse populations
Navigate Complex Situations With Confidence:
FERPA vs. HIPAA guidelines for school-based mental health
Mandatory reporting requirements and documentation standards
Parent communication scripts for difficult conversations
Re-integration planning after psychiatric hospitalization
Confidentiality management across age groups
Build Your Complete Crisis Response System:
Panic attack intervention protocols
Self-harm discovery and safety planning procedures
Aggressive behavior de-escalation techniques
Eating disorder recognition in school settings
Early psychosis identification markers
Create Sustainable Support Networks:
12-week resource database implementation plan
Insurance navigation guidance for families
Community partnership development strategies
Professional collaboration protocols
Digital resource recommendations
Each chapter provides step-by-step protocols tested in real school environments, addressing the unique challenges of supporting student mental health within educational settings.
Stop feeling overwhelmed by mental health situations. Start building systematic, evidence-based responses that protect students while supporting your professional practice.
Perfect for school nurses, health office staff, nursing students preparing for school placements, and administrators developing mental health support systems.
