Mental Health

This community-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive advocacy intervention is designed for girls 11 to 17 years old who are at risk for or already involved in the juvenile justice system. The program is rated Promising in the Crime Solutions database. Intervention group girls were less likely to engage in physical fights and ...

This webpage contains a collection of webinar recordings related to supporting the physical and mental health of Native Youth. Recorded sessions include “Concerning Posts on Social Media Workshop,” “Sustain and Grow Your Program,” “Stand Up to STI/HIV Stigma,” and more. Learn more. 

This film, which premiered in June 2022, gives voice to the experiences of young people who struggle with mental health challenges and focuses on the importance of awareness and empathy. The television documentary is directed by Ken Burns and is available on PBS. Learn more. 

The Department of Education (ED) recently launched the National Parents and Families Engagement Council (the Council) to facilitate strong and effective relationships between schools and parents, families, and caregivers. The Council consists of parent, family, or caregiver representatives from national organizations who will work with the Department to discuss how ...

This webpage highlights CDC research showing that LGBTQ-inclusive practices in schools benefit LGBTQ students and heterosexual students alike, with heterosexual students seeing greater benefit in some risk categories when inclusive practices are present. The reverse is also true. Restrictive LGBTQ policies and practices negatively impact heterosexual students as well. Additional ...

This new webpage on evaluating LGBTQ+ -focused professional development (PD) can help schools and school districts as they offer training to educators on how to create safe schools for LGBTQ+ students. The page includes learning objectives and sample items to assess individuals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to core competencies ...

This webpage offers a collection of informational resources and guidance to help children, families, educators, and communities who have been affected by mass shootings and other forms of community violence. Learn more.  

This survey found that 70 percent of public schools reported that the number of students who have sought mental health services increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey also revealed data on the ability of schools to effectively provide mental health services to students in need as ...

This guide (PDF, 16 pages) is a resource for teachers and other school personnel to use in helping students cope with the aftermath of a school shooting or other traumatic events at school. Learn more.  

This website features a new curriculum that is based on research and input from experts, families who have experience with fostering or adopting children, and former foster and adoptive youth. It provides potential foster or adoptive parents with the information and tools needed to parent a child who has experienced ...