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Patsy Diamond Waller

The School Nurse's Mental Health Triage Handbook

Evidence-Based Strategies for Assessment, Intervention, and Crisis Response

Patsy Diamond Waller

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Therapybooks Publishing
28 September 2025

Medical diagnosis; Nursing fundamentals & skills; Nurse patient relationship; Psychiatric nursing

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Transform Your School Health Office Into a Mental Health Support Center

School nurses face an unprecedented mental health crisis. With 1 in 5 students experiencing mental health challenges, you're increasingly the first professional to recognize warning signs-yet most nursing programs provide minimal mental health training for school settings.

This comprehensive handbook bridges that critical gap.

Inside, discover evidence-based protocols specifically designed for school nurses managing mental health concerns within real-world constraints-limited time, complex legal requirements, and diverse student populations.

Master Essential Assessment Skills:

ASQ suicide screening protocols adapted for ages 8-18

PHQ-9 and GAD-7 administration in 5-minute health office visits

Elementary behavior observation checklists

Crisis triage decision trees for immediate response

Cultural competency considerations for diverse populations

Navigate Complex Situations With Confidence:

FERPA vs. HIPAA guidelines for school-based mental health

Mandatory reporting requirements and documentation standards

Parent communication scripts for difficult conversations

Re-integration planning after psychiatric hospitalization

Confidentiality management across age groups

Build Your Complete Crisis Response System:

Panic attack intervention protocols

Self-harm discovery and safety planning procedures

Aggressive behavior de-escalation techniques

Eating disorder recognition in school settings

Early psychosis identification markers

Create Sustainable Support Networks:

12-week resource database implementation plan

Insurance navigation guidance for families

Community partnership development strategies

Professional collaboration protocols

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Each chapter provides step-by-step protocols tested in real school environments, addressing the unique challenges of supporting student mental health within educational settings.

Stop feeling overwhelmed by mental health situations. Start building systematic, evidence-based responses that protect students while supporting your professional practice.

Perfect for school nurses, health office staff, nursing students preparing for school placements, and administrators developing mental health support systems.

By: Patsy Diamond Waller
Imprint: Therapybooks Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 513g
ISBN: 9781764327152
ISBN 10: 1764327152
Pages: 386
Publication Date: 28 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active