CHAPTERS
- Introduction
- About the School Health Index
- School Health Index Modules
Module 1: School Health and Safety Policies and Environment
Module 3: Physical Education and Other Physical Activity Programs
Module 4: Nutrition Environment and Services
Module 5: School Health Services
Module 6: School Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services
Module 7: Social and Emotional Climate
Module 8: Physical Environment
- Using the School Health Index
Implementing the School Health Index
Step 1: Assemble the School Health Index Team
Step 2: Conduct School Health Index Introduction Meeting
Step 3: Complete Self-Assessment Process
- Conclusion
Module 6: School Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services
Video Transcript [PDF - 49 KB]
Video Summary
- Services are provided to improve students' mental, emotional, and social health.
- By providing services to address the needs of the whole child, the student is more likely to perform better academically as well as emotionally.
- Qualified professionals such as certified school counselors, psychologists, and social workers should provide services.
GO FURTHER
Questions
What mental health disorders and challenges impact student learning and behavior, if untreated?
Resources
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Mental Health America: Children's Mental Health
Mental Health in Schools: An Overview
Practitioner and Professional Development: Virtual Toolbox for Mental Health in Schools
