Fostering healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral development in children and youth : a national agenda / Committee on Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development Among Children and Youth ; Board on Children Youth, and Families, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development Among Children and Youth, author.

Series:

Consensus study report

A consensus study report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child development--United States.

Child development.

Mental health promotion.

United States.

Adolescent psychology--United States.

Adolescent psychology.

Mental health promotion--United States.

Physical Description:

xvii, 370 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : the National Academies Press [2019]

Summary:

"Healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral (MEB) development is a critical foundation for a productive adulthood. Much is known about strategies to support families and communities in strengthening the MEB development of children and youth, by promoting healthy development and also by preventing and mitigating disorder, so that young people reach adulthood ready to thrive and contribute to society. Over the last decade, a growing body of research has significantly strengthened understanding of healthy MEB development and the factors that influence it, as well as how it can be fostered. Yet, the United States has not taken full advantage of this growing knowledge base. Ten years later, the nation still is not effectively mitigating risks for poor MEB health outcomes; these risks remain prevalent, and available data show no significant reductions in their prevalence. Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development in Children and Youth: A National Agenda examines the gap between current research and achievable national goals for the next ten years. This report identifies the complexities of childhood influences and highlights the need for a tailored approach when implementing new policies and practices. This report provides a framework for a cohesive, multidisciplinary national approach to improving MEB health"--Publisher's description

Contents:

Summary

1 Introduction

Part I : mental, emotional, and behavioral development

2 Influences on mental, emotional, and behavioral development

Part II : Strategies for fostering healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral development in children and youth

3 Generational strategies

4 Strategies for educational settings

5 Strategies for health care settings

6 Policy strategies

7 Assessing the evidence on interventions

Part III : Implementation and scale-up of effective interventions 8 Effective implementation : core components, adaptation, and strategies

9 Effective implementation : partners and capacities

Part IV : Next steps

10 Exploring recent progress

11 A comprehensive, national approach

Appendix A : Related reports of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Appendix B : Strengthening monitoring for MEB health

Appendix C: Biographical sketches of Committee Members and Staff

Board on Children, Youth, and Families

Notes:

Includes bibliographic references.

ISBN:

9780309482028

030948202X

OCLC:

1127934832