Mental Health Research to Support All Students

The School Mental Health Collaborative is made up of researchers and scholars from the Universities of California, South Florida, and Wisconsin. We partner with schools to find ways to support the mental health of children and adolescents in the classroom. Our work informs policy and practices that promote the social-emotional and behavioral success of all students.

What We Do

Conduct Research

We study how to identify and address the mental health needs of students in the classroom

Develop Resources

Assessments & intervention materials for schools & families

Provide Technical Assistance

Guidance and support for schools & practitioners

Train Future Professionals

Training programs for the next generation of school mental health researchers & practitioners

Recent Work

Screenshot of research brief: School Based Health Centers in Madison Schools

School-Based Health Centers in Madison Schools
This research brief describes the school-based behavioral health clinics that opened in 4 Madison high schools during the 2023-2024 school year. Our data show that these school-based health centers are an effective way to increase access to mental health for students who typically struggle to get services.

Screenshot of Research Brief "Screening Students for Trauma"

Screening Students for Trauma
In this School Mental Health Practice Brief, Katie Eklund shares strategies for routinely screening students for trauma exposure.