This course prepares candidates with the ability to provide an initial assessment of a student's mental health needs and make the appropriate referrals within and external to the school site. Candidates will learn to counsel and address mental health needs of students during times of transition, separation, 或者压力加剧, 以及如何获得满足所有学生需求的社区服务. Additionally, 候选人将能够发展, implement, 监测预防, education, 干预项目, 包括但不限于行为障碍, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and suicide.