Anxiety prevention, and early mental health education in British Columbia classrooms

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cityu.schoolDivision of Arts and Sciences
cityu.siteVictoria
cityu.site.countryCanada
dc.contributor.authorStirling, Liz
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-07T22:00:43Z
dc.date.available2019-10-07T22:00:43Z
dc.date.issued2019-07
dc.description.abstractThis thesis used a self-reporting online survey of British Columbia teachers to gather firsthand knowledge of teachers experiences with mental health education in early elementary school classrooms. Current research into available mental health programs is reviewed; the limitations and strengths of these programs are discussed. The purpose of the study was to uncover systemic or personal barriers which influence teachers ability to provide helpful mental health education in kindergarten, grade 1, 2, or 3. The survey, created by the researcher, included likert and open ended questions. Teachers responses revealed barriers like limited classroom time and lack of support from administration which create problems for including mental health education in class. Teachers expressed person thoughts and opinions about the importance of mental health education in these early grades and discussed their own competencies and skills for accomplishing this. Suggestions for creating the foundation for a universal mental health education program are discussed. Further areas for research are identified.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/830
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectmental health education
dc.subjectearly elementary education
dc.subjectK - 3
dc.subjectuniversal mental health education
dc.titleAnxiety prevention, and early mental health education in British Columbia classrooms
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.disciplineCounseling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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