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Schools shouldn't wait for red flags to address student mental health needs

  • Written by Nathaniel von der Embse, Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of South Florida
Schools shouldn't wait for red flags to address student mental health needsStudents who need mental health services rarely receive them.Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com

One out of every 4 or 5. That’s how many students will display a significant mental health problem over the course of their lifetime.

Such students can be identified early with considerable accuracy if educators are given the right training and tools....

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