This brief covers key considerations for schools to assess and treat major depression in adolescents. It also describes the costs and benefits of several best-practice, school-based depression strategies appropriate for different MTSS tiers. … [Read more...] about Adolescent Depression in the Schools: Evidence-Based Prevention and Intervention Programs
Now Is The Time TA Center (SAMHSA)
Using Disaggregated Data to Reduce Mental Health Disparities and Improve Student Mental Health
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. … [Read more...] about Using Disaggregated Data to Reduce Mental Health Disparities and Improve Student Mental Health
Civil Commitment: Personal Experiences from Young Adults and Families
Civil commitment, or the practice of involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, presents an ethical conflict between the mental health system and patients. This brief was informed by four interviews with individuals who have experience, either as a young adult or a parent, going through the civil commitment process. While the topic of civil commitment is contentious, the purpose of this brief is to help stakeholders, providers, and policymakers better understand the impact of the civil commitment process on children, young adults, and families. … [Read more...] about Civil Commitment: Personal Experiences from Young Adults and Families
School Mental Health Referral Pathways Toolkit
The SMHRP Toolkit provides best-practice guidance and practical tools and strategies to improve coordination and collaboration both within schools and between schools and other youth-serving agencies. … [Read more...] about School Mental Health Referral Pathways Toolkit
Suicide Prevention in Schools
This issue brief focuses on school-based strategies to prevent suicide. This document is written to equip school leaders to identify opportunities for action, collaborate with communities on prevention initiatives, and empower youth and families to participate in suicide prevention programming. It identifies key research findings and offers strategies for stakeholders to recognize and refer students at risk for suicide. … [Read more...] about Suicide Prevention in Schools