Rose, R., Howley, M., Fergusson, A. and Jament, J. (2009) Mental health and special educational needs: exploring a complex relationship. British Journal Of Special Education. 36(1), pp. 3-8. 1467-8578.
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Abstract:
The relationship between mental health and special educational needs is both complex and misunderstood. In this article, Richard Rose, Professor of Special and Inclusive Education, Marie Howley, Senior Lecturer, Ann Fergusson, Senior Lecturer, and Johnson Jament, a PhD student, all from the Centre for Special Needs Education and Research directed by Richard Rose at the University of Northampton, discuss findings from a national research project which explored the perceptions of pupil mental health needs by staff working in residential special schools. Teachers and other professional colleagues often feel ill-prepared to address mental health difficulties experienced by their pupils. This is, at times, exacerbated by a wider confusion when atypical behaviours are attributed to a diagnosed learning difficulty rather than being recognised as symptomatic of a mental health problem. The article suggests a need for clarification of the relationship between complex special educational needs and mental health and for increases in training opportunities and the development of resources for teaching about and supporting mental health and emotional well-being
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Mental health; special educational needs; learning difficulties; residential schools
Subjects:
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA790 Mental health services. Mental illness prevention
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4801 Emotional and behavioral disorders
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4001 Children and youth with disabilities. Learning disabled children and youth
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4801 Emotional and behavioral disorders
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4001 Children and youth with disabilities. Learning disabled children and youth
Creators:
Rose, R., Howley, M., Fergusson, A. and Jament, J.
Publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
2009
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 3-8
Journal or Publication Title:
British Journal Of Special Education
Volume:
36
Number:
1
Language:
English
ISSN:
1467-8578
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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