Greek Teachers' Perceptions on the Effective Strategies and Interventions for Addressing Children with Depression in School Context

Eleni Nikolaou; Loukas Moustakas; Georgios Markogiannakis

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Greek Teachers' Perceptions on the Effective Strategies and Interventions for Addressing Children with Depression in School Context

Eleni Nikolaou, Loukas Moustakas, Georgios Markogiannakis

Published in Science Journal of Education (Volume 5, Issue 4)

Received: 21 May 2017 Accepted: 23 June 2017 Published: 26 July 2017

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The aim of the present research is to explore teachers' perceptions about the effective strategies for addressing children's depression in school context, as well as the appropriate preventive counseling interventions within school context. The sample of this research study was 116 teachers of primary education. Data were collected by a questionnaire that was based on previous research. The findings show that teachers regard that supporting children, a positive interpersonal relationship with these children, a positive climate in the classroom, cooperation with parents and mental health professionals are among the effective strategies. In relation to the appropriate preventive counseling interventions, they argue that the implementation of socio-emotional programs by teachers in cooperation with mental health professionals, as well as the delivery of mental health prevention programs to all children by mental health specialists are effective strategies. Research findings may be utilized for designing teacher training and professional development programs aiming at supporting children with depression and mental health promotion.

Published in	Science Journal of Education (Volume 5, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.sjedu.20170504.20
Page(s)	185-191
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Teacher Perceptions, Depression, School, Strategies, Intervention

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Eleni Nikolaou

Department of Preschool Education Sciences and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece
Loukas Moustakas

Department of Preschool Education Sciences and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece
Georgios Markogiannakis

Independent Researcher, Rhodes, Greece

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