Making Sense of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Schools: A Practical, Neuroscience-Based Guide

Building 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. It is a must-read for primary educators, pastoral leads, mental health professionals and policy makers.

Dusana Dorjee is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology in Education at the University of York where she is heading the Well Minds Lab. A clinical psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist by training, research in her lab focuses on developmental psychology and translational developmental neuroscience of mental health and wellbeing. Dusana’s research has been applied to development of two primary school mental health and wellbeing curricula in the UK. She has also contributed to policy initiatives on mental health and wellbeing in schools in Wales and internationally. Dusana has authored and co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications. This is her third book published by Routledge.