This session will provide an overview of the National School Mental Curriculum and is being presented as part of the Solihten Annual Virtual Conference. The session will focus on the foundations of comprehensive school mental health to include mental health needs assessments, screening, and using the multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) framework. Additionally, we will provide a general overview of the school mental health curriculum and how it can be used and adapted in your district or school. There will also be opportunities for discussions on breaking down barriers and creating action steps. Becoming aware of best practices, and assessing and evaluating current systems and practices can only help to make a school system stronger and more responsive to the needs of all students and staff. In turn, by strengthening both the student’s individual health outcomes as well as the entire school community, we have the opportunity to positively impact the mental health of young people for the rest of their lives.
Stefanie Winfield
Stefanie Winfield is a Research and Technical Assistance Associate with the WICHE Behavioral Health Program and the School Mental Health Coordinator for the Mountain Plains MHTTC. As the school mental health lead, her work focuses on providing intensive technical assistance and training to educators, teachers administrators and all school staff on ways to improve and enhance school mental health. Stefanie has extensive experience working in schools promoting youth sexual health, conflict and anger management, behavioral health education, and school-based health care.
