High-quality paperback ISBN 978-1-909675-505
178 pages | Illustrated
High-quality paperback ISBN 978-1-909675-063
178 pages | Illustrated
These slim and practical handbooks focus on the mental health conditions found commonly in learning situations – among students of all ages, including adults. They address the psychosocial needs of learners and the challenges they face in the learning environment, as well as that of those involved in their teaching or training.
With a simple logical structure and easy-reading style, the information in these books is easily digestible. They aim to enhance learning and teaching by guiding practitioners through the process of critical reflection, using strategies based on case studies and reflective practice-based exercises that apply across mental health, wellbeing, learning, teaching, training and work settings within education, business, community and adult-learning settings.​
ABOUT THE EDITORS
HUGH SMITH
Educational technologist, former head teacher, university lecturer and Head of Professional Learning at a university School of Education, Hugh supports learners in early years, primary, secondary, college, university and adult learning settings, and co-created the first masters degree in Mental Health and Education. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he continues consultancy, public speaking, research and writing activities, and works on the TEAN advisory board and with the Learning Directorate in Local Authorities Government. He also reviews papers for Professional Development in Education.
AMANDA McGRANDLES
​​Amanda is widely experienced in mental-heath clinical practice and higher education. Her career includes working in child protection within the police service, as well as being a clinical practitioner in the areas of child, adolescent and adult mental health, and a lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland. She has published papers on post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and the transition of children into adult mental healthcare services. She recently acquired her research doctorate, and continues to be involved in the educational, research and clinical aspects of mental health.