Mental Health & Schools

“National initiative for transforming student and learning supports.”

"Provides school administrators, teachers, staff, and concerned parents with basic information about working with traumatized children in the school system."

“Child Welfare Information Gateway promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals as well as the public to information, resources, and tools covering topics on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption, and more.”

“Every fall, the Child Mind Institute releases a new Children’s Mental Health Report with thought-provoking, incisive and practical information on child and adolescent mental health care, based on reliable studies and emerging research. Each year the report takes a new focus, from the prevalence of mental health disorders to their effects in school to the science of the developing brain.”

"What is a trauma informed school, situations that can be traumatic, components, interventions and resources."

"Help for young people, educators, family and friends. Resource contacts"

Includes K-12 resources as well as others.

Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan (MHAAP) -- Mental Health & Mental Illness -- Grief, Loss & Bereavement -- Recovering from Trauma -- Multilingual Resources -- Best Practices - Behavioral Health Equity -- Parent Resources

“NCTSI raises awareness of the impact of trauma on children and adolescents as a behavioral health concern requiring a healing and recovery process. Learn about the signs of child traumatic stress in different age groups, the impact on children, treatment options, and how families and caregivers can help." Find research and support from other organizations on child trauma

Readings -- Videos -- Topics -- Tools

"LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD."

As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a segment of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NIMH uses research to improve the understanding of mental health disorders.

"The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities."

Advances professional interests of marriage and family therapists.