Effective Practices for Mental Health Promotion in Education

Louiza Ioannidou, Agathi Argyriadi (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover

458 Seiten

2024
Information Science Publishing (Verlag)
979-8-3693-5326-4 (ISBN)

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In today's educational landscape, promoting students' mental health and well-being is a pressing concern. Schools face the challenge of addressing diverse mental health needs while creating supportive environments that foster resilience and emotional well-being. Effective Practices for Mental Health Promotion in Education offers a comprehensive solution by providing educators, counselors, and mental health professionals with practical strategies and evidence-based approaches to promote positive mental health within educational settings. From innovative curriculum designs to effective interventions, the book equips readers with the tools to address mental health challenges and create a nurturing environment for students. Drawing on research and real-world examples, Effective Practices for Mental Health Promotion in Education bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering readers to implement effective mental health promotion initiatives. The book guides educators in creating inclusive environments prioritizing mental well-being by offering insights into fostering a sense of belonging, reducing stigma, and supporting students with diverse needs. Its focus on practical solutions and evidence-based practices serves as a guide for educators and mental health professionals seeking to create supportive environments that nurture students' mental health and well-being. It also encourages collaboration between schools, families, and communities to enhance mental health support systems and promote a holistic approach to student well-being.

Louiza Ioannidou is an Assistant Professor in Children and Adolescent Mental Health at the European University Cyprus and a Registered School Psychologist. Dr Ioannidou has obtained her PhD in Psychology, her MA in School Psychology (applied program), and her BA in Psychology, all from the University of Cyprus. Dr. Ioannidou has also trained in the field of Cognitive - Behavioural Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, and Business - Team Coaching. She has also a diploma in the Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity. Her teaching and research experience focuses on school bullying, children and adolescents' mental health and resilience, and parental involvement. Her research interests also focus on developing, implementing, and evaluating psychoeducational programs to promote children's and adolescents' mental health, well-being, resilience, and a safe school climate. Her research findings are published in scientific journals and presented in scientific conferences. Finally, Dr. Ioannidou is the author and editor of the book “Building Mental Resilience: Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, and Play” (2024) published by IGI Global. Agathi Argyriadis is a Psychologist with specialization on Cognitive – Behavioral Psychotherapy and Developmental Psychology. Her PhD thesis is entitled “The effects of “Aesthetic flow experiences” in school’s environment of first graders. A psycho-educational approach”. She also holds a M.Ed. in Special Education and a second Master in Counseling. She is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Frederick University, teaching developmental and cognitive psychology. In the past she has also taught at Cyprus University of Technology, at the East London University and at the University of Peloponnese at the department of Speech Pathology, for 3 years. She is the writer of 10 scientific books in the field of psychology and more than 80 papers in high impact factor academic journals. Her research interests focus on optimizing learning environments using positive psychology and aesthetic theories, developmental psychological issues, special education and social inclusion.

Erscheinungsdatum	05.11.2024
Reihe/Serie	Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership
Verlagsort	Hershey
Sprache	englisch
Maße	178 x 254 mm
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Pädagogische Psychologie
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
ISBN-13	979-8-3693-5326-4 / 9798369353264
Zustand	Neuware