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Partnership and Innovation in School - Based Mental Health: A Canadian Perspective

The article provides an overview of the social policy and research context for the development of innovative partnerships in school-based settings in Canada. In particular, it focuses on an expanded case study of two school-based programs operating in the Province of Alberta, Canada, one in an urban setting and one in a semi-rural environment. Quantitative and qualitative outcomes for both programs are presented. Challenges and opportunities involved in innovations in existing systems of mental health care are presented, along with the critical elements of partnership necessary to ensure sustainability and ongoing program efficacy. These elements include effective co-ordination of resources at the intake and screening level and the provision of specialist resources early in the process of identification. A collaborative identification model, which improves the capacity of all the stakeholders, a strong component of family support and empowerment and continued patience and perseverance to work through issues are all critical in sustaining effective student health partnerships.