D. S. Lean & V. A. Colucci (2010). Barriers to Learning: The Case for Integrated Mental Health Services in Schools

D. S. Lean & V. A. Colucci (2010). Barriers to learning: The case for integrated mental health services in schools. Plymouth, UK: Rowman & Littlefield Education. 120 pp., ISBN 978-1-60709-638-2 (paperback) Barriers to Learning: The Case for Integrated Mental Health Services in Schools, which brings timely attention to the issue of increasing pediatric mental health problems, presents a need for integrated mental health resources in the school setting. The title of this book accurately summarizes the focus of the work: the issues that impede student learning and the solutions necessary to improve student achievement. Although Michael Fullan, in his preface, suggests that this book is a must read for education reformers, I would encourage a read by individuals interested in pediatric health and education. As the authors point out, silos exist in the present education system and creating understanding of the barriers among concerned stakeholders and their agencies can be achieved by reading this book.