What did we learn?
Students who attended Partnership schools experienced significant improvement in several areas,
as compared to students who attended Wellness schools. Continue reading to learn more:
Improved Social-Emotional-Behavioral Functioning
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Students saw improvements in SEB functioning while accessing school behavioral health services
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Therapists had better knowledge of the students they saw, including more training on treating students with diverse backgrounds
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Teachers and counselors reported stronger relationships with students
Greater Access to Telehealth Interventions
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Students were more likely to receive telehealth intervention for mental health needs
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More support was offered to school staff and clinicians, so they could overcome barriers to providing telehealth intervention
Reductions in Mental Health Stigma
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Students reported less negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes (stigma) about mental health
Reduced Discipline
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Students were less likely to experience an in-school suspension
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This may have been due to teachers better understanding behavioral issues, improved mental health literacy, or increased awareness of behavioral issues from family members
Key Conclusions
Emphasizing collaboration with families, client-therapist relationships, cultural responsiveness and equity, and mental health literacy can enhance school behavioral health programming and improve students’ well-being.
