Becker's Healthcare December 31, 2025
Health systems across the country are partnering with school districts to connect children with behavioral health services — and seeing major results. From embedding behavioral health specialists directly into schools to building infrastructure in school districts, these three systems are developing innovative ways to bring mental health into the classroom.
At Corpus Christi, Texas-based Driscoll Children’s Hospital, the system embeds licensed mental health specialists into schools, Mary Peterson, MD, executive vice president and COO, told Becker’s.
The system collaborated with donors to build a pilot program, placing five specialists in elementary schools and one high school. It focused on aligning the donor and school district goals, hiring licensed professional counselors and licensed clinical social workers, and building relationships with...
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