Prof. Dr. med. Norman Sartorius | Association for the Improvement of Mental Health Programmes (AMH), Genf | Switzerland
Dr Hélène Faignot-Beutler | CNP - Centre Neuchâtelois de Psychiatrie | Switzerland
Dropout from school may have serious negative consequences for the health and development of children of school-age. Interventions which clarify reasons for absenteeism from school and provide advice and help are therefore of great importance.
The symposium will summarize the findings of research on school absenteeism, discuss mechanisms which may lead to school dropout and provide specific suggestions about the management of problems related to school dropout.