As we enter the new millennium, there is increasing concern about the growing number of children and adolescents who experience difficulties facing the challenges of development and who succumb to the adverse effects of emotional disturbance. This increase in the need to support America’s youth occurs in a context of system transformation aimed at improving the effectiveness of services and increasing the capacity to serve all children who are in need.
This initiative connects or co-locates effective behavioral health services with schools and students at the local level. This project has proven particularly effective in reaching children who have never accessed mental health services.
Children and youth spend a significant amount of time participating in public education, and, therefore, schools are a location where mental health assessment, prevention, early identification, and treatment can be provided. Untreated, mental health issues can create a significant barrier for children and youth as they seek learning and educational success. Placing children’s mental health […]
