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Schools shouldn't wait for red flags to address student mental health needs

  • Written by Nathaniel von der Embse, Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of South Florida
Students who need mental health services rarely receive them.Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com

One out of every 4 or 5. That’s how many students will display a significant mental health problem over the course of their lifetime.

Such students can be identified early with considerable accuracy if educators are given the right training and tools....

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