Policy Leadership Cadre
for Mental Health in Schools

PURPOSE:
To expand, link, and build the capacity of the pool of persons who provide policy leadership for MH in schools at national, state, regional, and local levels. Such leadership includes a policy focus on promoting social-emotional development and preventing psychosocial and MH problems, as well as policies related to treatment of mental illness.

FUNCTIONS

  • Suggest Areas for policy analyses
  • Share policy information and recommendations
  • Provide feedback on Center's reports and other resources
  • Develop ideas for advancing the field

WHO PARTICIPATES?

Any individual willing to play a leadership role in (a) keeping up-to-date with respect to policy for MH in schools and (b) helping to inform, mobilize, support, and enhance the capability of others.

EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES & PRODUCTS:

RELATED INITIATIVES:

NEW! Special Resource focused on advancing the field

From Corwin Press

Mental Health in Schools: Engaging Learners,
Preventing Problems, and Improving Schools

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