Special Resource Material Developed by the Center


Title: Mental Health of Children and Youth and the Role of Public Health Professionals (Center Brief Report)

Description: This brief report highlights the following: >why mental health of children and youth is a major public health concern >the importance of viewing causal factors from a broad perspective >a continuum of intervention strategies for addressing the full rage of problems >some considerations related to mental health promotion >some consideration related to prevention >a note about screening for mental health problems >the value of connecting with schools

Access at:   http://www.smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/publicpolicybrief/roleofpublichealthprofs.pdf