Research Article
The role of school psychology in preventing depression
Keith C. Herman,
Kenneth W. Merrell, Wendy M. Reinke, Carolyn M. Tucker,
Corresponding Author
Keith C. Herman
University of Oregon
2475 M. 8th Street, Springfield, OR 97477. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorKeith C. Herman,
Kenneth W. Merrell, Wendy M. Reinke, Carolyn M. Tucker,
Corresponding Author
Keith C. Herman
University of Oregon
2475 M. 8th Street, Springfield, OR 97477. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
To advance the role of school psychologists in mental health prevention and wellness activities, in this article we describe (a) a social ecological theory for guiding school-based prevention research, (b) the role of schools in the development and prevention of depression, (c) a continuum of school-based support for meeting the needs of children who are currently depressed for preventing future internalizing distress for all children, and (d) social and political factors that must be considered if lasting change is to occur. We conclude with specific considerations for school psychologists. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Psychol Schs 41: 763–775, 2004.
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