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Current Systems of Identification and the Case for Mental Health Screening

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Mental Health Screening at School

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This chapter begins by demonstrating the importance of early identification and treatment of mental health problems in children. Medical and school-based settings for early identification are considered. The current system of identification in schools and its limitations are addressed, with an emphasis on the potential contribution of a movement towards universal screening for mental health problems in schools.

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Stiffler, M., Dever, B. (2015). Current Systems of Identification and the Case for Mental Health Screening. In: Mental Health Screening at School. Contemporary Issues in Psychological Assessment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19171-3_3

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