Table 1.

Summary of the modules in the World Health Organization, Eastern Mediterranean Region (WHO-EMRO) School Mental Health Manual

Module	Description
Module 1. Social-Emotional Childhood Development	• Developmental tasks of primary-school-age children (6–12 years) • Developmental tasks of secondary-school-age children (12–18 years) • Moral development • Brain development and implications for schooling
Module 2. Mental Health Promoting Schools (Promotion and Prevention)	• Core values of a mental health promoting school • The role of parents in their children’s education • Behavioral management strategies for schools  Discipline and management of disruptive behavior  Counseling  Circle time • Physical health promoting efforts that impact mental health  Nutrition  Vision/ hearing/ speech  Physical exercise • Media and mental health  Screen time  Internet addiction  Cyberbullying • Suicide prevention
Module 3. Addressing Student Mental Health Problems in Your Classroom (and when to refer for additional help)	• Recognizing warning signs for different disorders:  Depression  Anxiety  Pervasive developmental disorders  Attention disorders  Psychotic disorders  Specific learning disorders  Intellectual disability  Conduct disorders  Substance abuse • When to refer to a specialist for evaluation and treatment