{"product_id":"making-sense-of-mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-primary-schools-a-practical-neuroscience-based-guide-paperback","title":"Making Sense of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Schools: A Practical Neuroscience-Based Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDusana Dorjee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the latest research in developmental neuroscience, this book provides an evidence-based, accessible and practical roadmap for those looking for more effective ways to support primary school pupils' mental health and wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide begins by analysing current approaches before presenting a new, comprehensive framework for mental health and wellbeing curricula in primary schools. Focusing on building up mental health knowledge and key skills of children in a neuroscience-informed and age-appropriate way, the book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslates key developmental processes in the mind and brain into learning outcomes, knowledge and skills with focus on Reception stage, KS1, and lower and upper KS2\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLays out a 7-step, trauma-informed pedagogical approach for teaching mental health and wellbeing and provides a plethora of relevant activity examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLooks at the implementation of the curriculum framework as a whole school approach in primary schools, including its positioning within wider social contexts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains key terms, with case studies and reflection opportunities throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis innovative book is a must-have guide for primary school educators interested in understanding the mental health and wellbeing development of their pupils and finding research-based ways to effectively support them long-term. It is also valuable reading for pastoral leaders in schools, mental health professionals and policy makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDusana Dorjee\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Psychology in Education at the University of York where she is heading the Well Minds Lab. A psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, she conducts research in translational developmental neuroscience, investigating processes in the mind and brain underpinning mental health and wellbeing. She translates this understanding into educational practice and policy and her research has been applied to the development of two primary school mental health and wellbeing curricula in the UK. Dusana has also contributed to education policy initiatives in Wales and internationally. This is her third book published by Routledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 26, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522568491256,"sku":"9781041002871","price":65.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/P9DjMvj8Mg9781041002871.webp?v=1789559482","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/making-sense-of-mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-primary-schools-a-practical-neuroscience-based-guide-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}