Adolescent behavioral health concerns are common and relevant to academic achievement.
In fact,
students with positive behavioral
health are more equipped to learn and excel academically.
The Role of Integrated Behavioral Health
Aligning the Education and Health Care Sectors
But, 1 in 5 adolescents have a diagnosable mental health disease.
While promoting adolescent behavioral health
is a common interest between schools and health care,
75-80%
with mental health needs don't receive the necessary services.
What’s more, nearly half of all lifetime mental health disorders start by the mid-teenage years
Schools and health care systems can align missions
by using the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support as a common framework.
This will enhance partnership development, leverage evidence-informed resources, and sustain funding for this work.
Download Full BriefSOURCE: Kessler, RC, Amminger GP, Aguilar-Gaxiola S, Alonso J, Lee S and Ustun TB, 2007.