This page lists resources and examples of how system, organizational and professional characteristics (such as loosely-coupled control, open to external influences and bureaucratic structures) can be considered strategically when implementing school mental health programs.

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Recently a long-time school administrator (now retired and doing consultation work) pointed out to me that the health sector uses very different language (i.e. mental illness, signs, symptoms, prevention, treatment, disorders, etc.) than the education sector (i.e. behaviours, management, etc.) for mental health and illness. Not long after, a web site was brought to my attention by a community partner: http://www.brocku.ca/teacherresource/ABC/. The site uses education language to help teachers to promote mental health and get help for students who are experiencing mental health problems.