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.
We study how to identify and address the mental health needs of students in the classroom
Assessments & intervention materials for schools & families
Guidance and support for schools & practitioners
Training programs for the next generation of school mental health researchers & practitioners
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.
Screening Students for Trauma
In this School Mental Health Practice Brief, Katie Eklund shares strategies for routinely screening students for trauma exposure.
The School Mental Health Collaborative 2023 Annual Report
The inaugural annual report of the School Mental Health Collaborative Center at the University of South Florida (USF).
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