We need to move upstream to address youth #mentalhealth edsurge.com/news/2023-06-1…

Great framework for connecting with and supporting others! Mentalhealthishealth.us/ask instagram.com/p/CyOWSDTxju9/…

When schools provide mental health support for students: 📚 Academic outcomes improve ⬇️ Discipline referrals are reduced 🧑‍🎓 Both attendance & graduation rates increase Here's how schools can support students' mental well-being: safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/topic-research… #MondayMotivation

#HRSA-funded school-based health centers deliver high-quality primary health care services, including #MentalHealth support, to #children, adolescents, and their families at schools🏫 across the country.

Human connection is vital to our well-being, just like food and water. Each of us has the power to strengthen our relationships and help one another thrive. Explore how you can take action today with the 5-for-5 Connection Challenge: surgeongeneral.gov/challenge. #MadeToConnect

Is building meaningful relationships one of your New Year’s resolutions? Check out the #MadeToConnect Card Deck! These cards are designed to help you reflect and provide examples to help strengthen the connections in your life this year. Explore today: hhs.gov/surgeongeneral…

*new essay* in NEJM, "The Financialization of Health in the United States". Grateful to have co-authored with Joe Bruch and Colleen Grogan.

Today CMS announced a $50m competitive grant for States to apply for help expand and improve their school-based Medicaid programs. For those 25 states that haven't taken steps yet to do this critical work, what a great incentive! Details here: cms.gov/newsroom/press…

Check out the CDC's Mental Health Action Guide for promoting mental health and well-being in schools for school and district leaders buff.ly/3RyvJJG

Expanding the #ChildTaxCredit could support millions of young families and will prevent adverse childhood experiences! Check out how to prevent #ACEs and promote positive childhood experiences at cdc.gov/violencepreven… CDC Injury Center ACF

Nationally, schools are leaving billions of federal dollars on the table - as estimated by Daniel Tsai from CMCS. Here’s what pediatricians need to know: publications.aap.org/pediatrics/art…

"As soon as a student opens that door and says, 'I need to talk to you,' — that's a difference. That student knows they need something and they know it's normal to ask for help." ednc.org/medicaid-fund-…

Schools are often well positioned to provide early identification for mental health concerns & can mitigate the need for intensive treatment. Learn more in this Pediatrics Perspectives by Jeylan Close on Medicaid reimbursement for these services: bit.ly/4c6gQXc #Pediatrics

Learn how to create positive childhood experiences! On April 23rd from 1pm-2pm ET, join CDC, partners, and parent advocates to learn how communities are using evidence-based strategies to help families create bright futures for all children. Register: bit.ly/Register-Fires…

More than 200 American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry members are on the hill today advocating to help advance federal efforts to strengthen mental health parity, promote integrated models of behavioral health care, and build the child and adolescent psychiatry workforce. #AACAPLC24

Why is feeling connected to school so important for students? It helps protect them against a wide array of health risks, including experiencing violence. Learn more about building connections this National Youth Violence Prevention Week. #NYVPW bit.ly/2URZdHO

Everyone can promote positive childhood experiences. Join CDC ACF American Academy of Pediatrics tomorrow, April 23 from 1 pm - 2 pm ET for a conversation about supporting communities and families so all children can thrive. Register: lnkd.in/eWJZgPnN

Check out #AACAP’s New Updated Workforce Maps aacap.org/aacap/Advocacy…

We are thrilled to celebrate two years of federal investments in #SchoolMedicaid and the recently announced school-based services state grant recipients! Learn more about the 18 states who received grants and opportunities for all states to take action: ow.ly/ol3750Sr8Cf