Forging Interdisciplinary Collaborations: Comprehensive Mental Health Programming Across P-16 Education Systems

Education professionals have consistently recognized the profound impact of mental health on students' learning and academic achievement. Numerous studies document how mental health influences PreK—16 outcomes, including graduation rates, academic performance, coursework completion, motivation, and emotional stability. These challenges are further complicated by the demands placed on the PreK—16 staff responsible for supporting student mental health. Often, these staff members themselves ar...