Commonwealth Fund September 28, 2023
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Amid a youth mental health crisis, policymakers are exploring the potential of school-based health services to help young people get behavioral care when they need it
Congressional action on America’s youth behavioral health crisis must address provider shortages, especially in schools
Currently, many young people are experiencing considerable mental health challenges; Medicaid school-based behavioral health services can play a crucial role in their health and wellness. Federal policymakers have an opportunity to optimize federal resources and new Medicaid flexibilities for states to increase access to mental health services in schools. Collaborative models, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, demonstrate how the education, school health, and public health sectors...
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