Using Disaggregated Data to Reduce Mental Health Disparities and Improve Student Mental Health
Source: Now Is The Time TA Center (SAMHSA)
Resource Type: Document or Publication
Transformation Team Subjects: School-based Services
Key Topics: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Evaluation, Schools, Screening & Assessment
Key Populations: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Black or African American, Boys or Young Men, Girls or Young Women, LGBTQIA2-S, Latinx or Hispanic, Middle Eastern or North African, Military Families, People with Disabilities, Refugee or Immigrant, Youth with Foster Care Involvement
Using disaggregated data is vital for ensuing that services and supports promote mental health equity. This Issue Brief provides support for schools and districts to identify populations, leverage existing data sources, and analyze and share results of data. This Issue Brief is designed to support health equity, a key Project AWARE goal.