Can implementation of a resilience program for primary school children enhance the mental health of teachers?

Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 116-130

  Tyson, Orla ^a   Roberts, Clare M ^a   Kane, Robert ^a  

^a CURTIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Aussie optimism; Resilience program; Teacher mental health

Indexed keywords

EID: 77956468161     PISSN: 10372911     EISSN: 18392520     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1375/ajgc.19.2.116     Document Type: Article

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