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Title

How service learning addresses the mental health needs of students in urban school

Authors

Felicia Wilczenski, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Amy Cook, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Abstract

Service learning promotes social-emotional and academic development through active engagement in community activities. It empowers students to think beyond themselves and to develop a commitment to serve others. In so doing, service learning builds connections with school and community that are critically important in urban settings. This paper links key components of effective mental health programs in urban schools with service learning.

Comments

Published in Journal of School Counseling, 7(25), 2009: http://jsc.montana.edu/articles/v7n25.pdf.

Recommended Citation

Felicia Wilczenski and Amy Cook. "How service learning addresses the mental health needs of students in urban school" Journal of School Counseling 7.25 (2009): 1-20.

Publisher

American School Counselor Association