1. Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders
- Author
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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (DHHS/CDC), Division of Adolescent and School Health, RTI International, Autumn Barnes, Contributor, Adina Cooper, Contributor, Marci Hertz, Contributor, Kesha Hudson, Contributor, Sarah Lee, Contributor, Sandra Leonard, Contributor, Bailee Peralto, Contributor, Mary Schauer, Contributor, Katy Suellentrop, Contributor, Jorge Verlenden, Contributor, Natalie Wilkins, Contributor, Camara Wooten, Contributor, and Anna Yaros, Contributor
- Abstract
This action guide was designed for school administrators in kindergarten through 12th grade schools (K-12), including principals and leaders of school-based student support teams, to identify evidence-based strategies, approaches, and practices that can positively influence students' mental health. This action guide describes six in-school strategies that broadly promote and support mental health and well-being. The strategies in this guide are not intended to replace the individual behavioral and mental health treatment services that are critical to the children and young people who need them. For each strategy in this action guide, approaches or specific ways to use the strategy are provided, and a summary of evidence-based policies, programs, and practices that illustrate each approach is included. Tips to support successful and equitable implementation of strategies are described, with considerations for how to ensure all students are benefitting from mental health promotion and well-being efforts.
- Published
- 2023