Mental Health in Schools

The mental health of children and adolescents has received increasing attention in recent decades. It is becoming increasingly clear that mental health problems in childhood and adolescence are highly predictive of mental disorders in adulthood. At the same time, there is a growing body of knowledge on the importance of the mental well-being of children and adolescents for their academic success and for their social participation. This article focuses on the school environment. Findings on school-related resources and risk factors for the mental health of students and on the role of teachers in early identification are presented, and conclusions on the promotion of mental health in schools are drawn.