Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools | CDC
The action guide describes six in-school strategies that are proven to promote and support mental health and well-being. For each strategy, the guide also describes approaches, or specific ways to put the strategy into action, and examples of evidence-based policies, programs, and practices.
Mental Health | Mental Health | CDC - Centers for Disease Control …
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Implement strategies and approaches that can help prevent mental health problems and promote positive behavioral and mental health of students. Help students cope with emergencies and their aftermath. Provide safe and supportive environments—whether in person or virtually. Linking students to mental health services.
This action guide is based on research about school-based comprehensive mental health promotion programming and intervention services that contribute to improved student mental health. It was developed
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Protecting the Nation's Mental Health | Mental Health | CDC
Aug 8, 2024 · Public health uses a primary prevention approach to promote positive mental health by focusing on the drivers of well-being and mental distress. This approach aims to prevent mental health conditions before they develop or worsen.
About Heart Disease and Mental Health | Heart Disease | CDC
May 15, 2024 · What is the connection between mental health disorders and heart disease? A large and growing body of research shows that mental health is associated with risk factors for heart disease before a diagnosis of a mental health disorder and during treatment.
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Learn about the teen mental health crisis, who is at most risk, and how schools and families can protect teen mental health.
About Behavioral Health | Mental Health | CDC - Centers for …
Aug 8, 2024 · Behavioral health refers to the topics of mental distress, mental health conditions, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and substance use. Promoting positive behavioral health includes addressing factors at multiple levels, including social determinants of health—supporting the environments where we live, work, learn, and play.
Increase Students’ Mental Health Literacy | CDC - Centers for …
Dec 6, 2023 · Identify ways to let teachers and staff know that they understand and support the need for programs, practices, and policies to increase mental health literacy. Create consistent guidelines and practices to support any type of mental health training, including mental health literacy training.