Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health is Better in States that Mandate More School Mental Health Policies

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Stephanie SperaFollow
Shannon M. MonnatFollow

Description/Abstract

Mental health problems and suicide rates have increased among adolescents and young adults over the past several years. This research brief shows that adolescent and young adult mental health is better in states that mandate more school mental health policies, including school-based mental health centers, professional development in suicide prevention, and social-emotional curricula.

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Document Type

Research Brief

Keywords

mental health, adolescence, state policy

Disciplines

Education Policy | Psychiatric and Mental Health

Date

2-4-2020

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Acknowledgements

The authors thank Alexandra Punch for her feedback on previous versions of this brief.

Recommended Citation

Spera, Stephanie and Monnat, Shannon M., "Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health is Better in States that Mandate More School Mental Health Policies" (2020). Population Health Research Brief Series. 81.
https://surface.syr.edu/lerner/81

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