The evidence base for mental health consultation in early childhood settings: Research synthesis addressing staff and program outcomes

Early Education and Development

Volumn 19, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 982-1022

  Brennan, Eileen M ^a   Bradley, Jennifer R ^b   Allen, Mary Dallas ^c   Perry, Deborah F ^d  

^a PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b J Bradley and Associates

^c UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE   (United States)

^d JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH   (United States)

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EID: 57649198934     PISSN: 10409289     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10409280801975834     Document Type: Article

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