%0 Journal Article
%T Strategies for enhancing child and adolescent mental health
%J Special services in the schools
%D 1985
%A Zins, Joseph   E.
%A Ponti, Charlene   R.
%V 1
%N 3
%P 49-60
%X The prevention of mental health disorders and development of competence and well-being are critical for enhanceing the long-term adjustment of children and adolescents. Approaches to mental health promotion are discussed in this article in terms of (a) preventing the onset of disorders: (b) strengthening competencies to enable children and adolescents to better handle life stressors; and (c) assisting children and adolescents in dealing with life transitions. Examples which illustrate the approaches are included.<p />
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%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 0739-9820
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J008v01n03_06