Evidence-Based Practice in School Mental Health: Addressing DSM-5 Disorders in Schools (SSWAA Workshop Series) by James C. Raines (Editor) delves into the critical role of schools as primary mental health providers for children and adolescents, highlighting their inadequacy in effectively addressing students’ mental health needs. Unlike other books that focus on child and adolescent psychopathology, this volume specifically targets school-based interventions for students with mental disorders from pre-K to 12th grade.

The book is structured into chapters that cover a range of topics including the prevalence of various disorders in school-age populations, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, comorbid disorders, and assessment tools. It also provides detailed information on school-based interventions using multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and includes practical guidance for progress monitoring.

Each chapter concludes with extensive web resources and real-life case examples drawn from the author’s clinical practice, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and community providers. The content is tailored for school-based mental health providers such as school social workers, school psychologists, and school counselors, communities-in-schools coordinators, and MSW students specializing in child and adolescent mental health.

Published by Oxford University Press on April 16, 2019, with a print length of 480 pages, this book serves as an invaluable resource for professionals and students aiming to enhance their ability to address the complex mental health needs of school-age children and adolescents in a collaborative and evidence-based manner.