Mental Health in Independent School Communities (MHISC):
A
Consultation Service of The Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital
MHISC is a consultation service designed to meet the unique
needs of independent schools. The consultation is based on a comprehensive
model for mental health that evolved from an analysis of the mental health
service needs of independent schools*. MHISC consultations enable
schools to maximize the wellness of their communities.
Rosemary C. Baggish, M.Ed., MPH,
developed and directed therapeutic school programs for over two decades at Yale
Psychiatric Institute and The Institute of Living. She has a Master’s
Degree in Special Education (Boston College) and Public Health Administration
(Yale University).Rosemary
has consulted nationally to schools, colleges, and hospitals regarding model
programming for children and adolescents with mental health needs. She is the
Founder and Director of Mental Health in Independent School Communities (MHISC).
* VanHoof, Thomas J., Hansen, Holger, “Mental
Health Services in Independent Secondary Boarding Schools: The Need for a
Model,” Psychology in the Schools, Vol. 36(1), 1999 John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
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