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:

About Mental Health in Schools Leadership Institutes Guidelines for Mental Health in Schools Quick Find on Legislation A sampling of general references on mental health in schools Center reports related the New Freedom Initiative on Mental Health Center policy reports Center publications and Other resources

RELATED INITIATIVES:

Coalition for Cohesive Policy in Addressing Barriers to Learning & Development National Initiatitve: New Directions for Student Support Scholastic and AASA Collaboration Call To Action & Outreach Campaign / Steps you can Take

NEW! Special Resource focused on advancing the field From Corwin Press Mental Health in Schools: Engaging Learners, Preventing Problems, and Improving Schools If you are unable to link to the Corwin site, click here to view a flyer.

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