In this guide for school counselors and students, Auger (department of counseling and student personnel, Minnesota State U.) reviews disorders commonly seen in students, describes assessment and intervention strategies, and recommends ways to collaborate with families from other cultures. After a primer on children's mental health and the meaning of a mental health diagnosis, the author gives basic intervention guidelines and examines the impact of culture and race on disorders and diagnoses. Later chapters are devoted to five types of disorders: disruptive behavior, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. These chapters provide background on types and patterns of the disorders and outline intervention guidelines. A final chapter offers tips on communicating with teachers and families about students' mental health needs. Chapter summary points are included. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)