Season 2 Episode #18 - School Based Mental Health

In My Backyard

May 15 2023 | 00:38:32

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Show Notes

Today’s episode discusses school-based mental health, what it is and how this treatment model increases access and availability to services for many children who would otherwise not receive help. The benefits of school-based mental health services have long been noted. The Kaiser Family Foundation found that “school-based mental health services can improve access to care, […]

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