The Importance of Mental and Behavioral Health Services for Children and Adolescents (Position Statement)
National Association of School Psychologists. (2015). The importance of mental and behavioral health services for children and adolescents (Position Statement).
This position statement emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive mental and behavioral health service system in schools, consisting of universal promotion, early identification and intervention, targeted supports, and interagency collaboration. School psychologists are vital in these efforts, contributing through prevention, direct services, assessment, and consultation. The connection between students' mental and behavioral health and their academic, behavioral, and interpersonal outcomes underscores the critical role of school psychologists in promoting student well-being through assessment, consultation, and direct intervention.
