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Early childhood educators’ perceptions of preschoolers' mental health problems: a qualitative analysis

Citation:

Giannakopoulos G, Agapidaki E, Dimitrakaki C, Oikonomidou D, Petanidou D, Tsermidou L, Kolaitis G, Tountas Y, Papadopoulou K. Early childhood educators’ perceptions of preschoolers' mental health problems: a qualitative analysis. Ann Gen Psychiatry [Internet]. 2014;13(1):1.

Abstract:

Early childhood education services create potentially optimal opportunities to identify and respond effectively to preschoolers' mental health problems. However, little is known about the knowledge, skills and competencies of early childhood educators in the area of mental health. The present study aimed to contribute to this field through conducting focus group interviews with professionals from public early childhood education centres in Greece.

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