September 2007

Question:
We would like to reach out to our schools in the community and provide them with resources to recognize the early signs of mental health needs and suggestions for interventions. Do you have a list of resources we could provide to our schools?

Answer:
There are many excellent resources for early warning signs or checklists of what teachers and schools should be aware of related to children's mental health. Here is a list of resources you may want to look through and post on your website, and distribute to your partner schools.

• The ABC’s of Children’s Mental Health (PDF, page 4)
• Children's Mental Health: Strategies for Educators (PDF)
• Mood Disorders: What Parents and Teachers Should Know
• A Guide to Safe Schools: Early Warnings (PDF, pages 14-18)
• A Checklist for School Personnel to Evaluate and Implement the Mental Health Component of Your School Crisis and Emergency Plan (PDF)
• Child and Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Toolkit
• Crisis Intervention: A Guide for School-Based Clinicians (PDF)
• Bullying Resource Packet (PDF)
• Depression in Children and Adolescents (PDF)
• Depression: Helping Students in the Classroom
• Culturally Competent Mental Health Services in the Schools: Tips for Teachers (PDF)

Early Childhood Focus

• Report of the Task Force on Early Mental Health Intervention (PDF)
• Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families