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We use the term "expanded school mental health" (ESMH) to describe what we believe are the core elements of effective school mental health programs. ESMH programs are developed through partnerships between schools and community agencies to move toward a full continuum of effective mental health promotion, early intervention, and treatment for youth in regular and special education. The school-community partnership underlying the ESMH approach strengthens cross-agency collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and resources, and promotes the development of a system of care. Recent findings support that these partnerships promote positive school reform and improved academic and behavioral functioning of students. | |
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