Mental Health and School Success Reports

On February 8, 2001, a hearing was conducted in Columbus, Ohio, to identify "critical success factors" that lead to improved school success for children with severe emotional disorders, as well as those children identified as "at-risk" for school failure due to psychosocial difficulties.

2002 Mental Health and School Success Report

The 2002 Mental Health and School Success Report summarizes summarized testimony from that hearing and provided facts, resources, and ideas for the interdependency of good mental health and success in school.  This report includes testimony and recommendations from:

• Parents and family members

• Representatives of Community Mental
  Health and ADAMH Boards

• Students

• Representatives of local school districts

• Representatives of provider agencies implementing successful school-based mental health programs and services

2003 Mental Health and School Success Report

The 2003 Mental Health and School Success Report chronicles the growing success of partnerships between Community Mental Health and ADAMH Boards, families, students, provide agencies, and representatives of local school districts that have helped implement innovative schools-based mental health programs and services.

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