Mental Health

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The emotional and psychological well-being of individuals promotes healthy development, functioning and increases the capacity of individuals to live productive lives while striving towards reaching their full potential.

A major aspect of the school environment includes promoting the mental health of all students, and the provision of programs and services to address those needs.

 

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Virginia Department of Education (SBMH) Boosts Retention of School Based Mental Health Providers with Tele-Mentoring Groups
Virginia Department of Education (SBMH) Boosts Retention of School Based Mental Health Providers with Tele-Mentoring Groups

When the Virginia Department of Education (VA DOE) won their first School Based Mental Health (SBMH) grant in 2019, their main priority was to increase the quantity and quality of school mental health services in high-need communities. To do this, they established a suite of professional development experiences which included tele-mentoring groups using the Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) model. To learn more about this model, read VA DOE’s

Allen County Uses P2C3 Grant Funds to Conduct School Counselor Time Studies
Allen County Uses P2C3 Grant Funds to Conduct School Counselor Time Studies
A significant part of Allen County’s sustainability plan—as part of their Project Prevent Cohort 3 (P2C3) grant—is to build the capacity of school based mental health staff in the district to better meet student and family mental health needs. As a first step to building capacity, the county has begun conducting “time studies” to evaluate how school counselors are spending their time.
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Provides parents, teachers, and students with resources and tools to foster a mentally healthy return to school.

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On this episode of “In Session,” we talk to Dr. Elene Peters, clinical psychologist and Mental Health Service Professionals grant recipient, about the mental health program at John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School in New York City. Dr. Peters is joined by Mental Health Counselor Jessica Levin and Mental Health Intern Nicole Bogutsky. This conversation is guided by Annie Knowles and Brianna Cunnif.
Title page for resource with "Delivering Services in School-Based Settings: A Comprehensive Guide to Medicaid Services and Administrative Claiming"

Provides guidance for how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding access to Medicaid health care services in schools, including behavioral health services, and reducing administrative burden for states and schools.

Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates

Identifies five guiding principles and suggests actions schools and school districts can take to create inclusive, safe, supportive, and fair learning environments. 

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