This policy report includes the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health recommendations, information about reframing how schools address barriers to learning, opportunities to enhance mental health in schools, guidelines for mental health in schools, examples of policy statements for a unified approach in schools, and examples of provisions in federal law that allow districts to redeploy federa
The American Academy of Pediatrics, The National Association of School Nurses
This resource is an online compendium designed to help determine the breadth of school health, mental health, and safety issues, and set priorities for future action.
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
The National Association of School Psychologists supports school psychologists and promotes healthy environments for children and youth by implementing research-based, effective programs that preve
The mission of the Center for School Mental Health (CSMH) is to strengthen policies and programs in school mental health to improve learning and promote success for America's youth.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This is the first national survey of its type, and it examines mental health services at a representative sample of public elementary, middle, and high schools. The findings from the study present new information about the role of schools in providing mental health services, and how these services are organized, staffed, funded, and coordinated.
This self-assessment and planning guide enables schools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of school policies and programs for promoting health and safety, develop an action plan for improvin
This report uses research and evaluation data to demonstrate the effectiveness of community schools to improve student learning and create stronger families and healthier communities.
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
