Review article Toward positive and systemic mental health practices in schools: Fostering social-emotional learning through service

Abstract

Mental health services in schools in the 21st century will be prevention-oriented with a grounding in positive psychology and strong school-family-community partnerships that emphasize proactive and systemic practices to build social-emotional competencies for all children. This article makes the case for youth development through service learning to promote social and emotional wellness.

Keywords

• service learning
• partnerships
• positive psychology
• youth development
• mental health