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Mental Health - Pennsylvania Department of Education

(Just Now) WEBMental health disorders in children and adolescents are described as serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave, or handle their emotions, causing distress and problems getting through the day. It is estimated that approximately 30% of school aged children will experience a behavioral, mental, or developmental condition in any given year.

https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/MentalHealth/Pages/default.aspx

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Comprehensive Mental Health Systems in Schools

(4 days ago) WEBComprehensive school mental health systems provide array of supports and services that promote positive school climate, social emotional learning, mental health, and well-being, while reducing the prevalence and severity of mental illness.

https://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/K-12/Safe%20Schools/COVID/GuidanceDocuments/AcceleratedLearningResources/FosterComprehensiveMentalHealthSystems.pdf

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Mental Health Resources - Pennsylvania Department of …

(2 days ago) WEBLocal and national mental health resources for parents, educators, and professionals serving children and youth in school and out-of-school settings.

https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/MentalHealth/Pages/Resources.aspx

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Kooth - An Online Mental Health Resource for Students

(7 days ago) WEBKooth is a leading digital mental health platform that provides accessible counseling and mental health support for high school students. The service has been made available to the District at no cost to students, parents or schools thanks to the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

https://www.philasd.org/prevention/programs-and-services/

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Support Social and Emotional Wellness - Pennsylvania …

(7 days ago) WEBIdentify and review processes for students, families, and staff to access health and wellness support services (i.e. social worker, school-based mental health, family resource center, school nurse, Student …

https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/emergencyplanning/COVID-19/SchoolReopeningGuidance/ReopeningPreKto12/CreatingEquitableSchoolSystems/Pages/Support-Social-and-Emotional-Wellness.aspx

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School Resources - Pennsylvania Department of Education

(8 days ago) WEBSchool Resources. This page contains resources for educators and professionals serving children and youth in school and out-of-school settings. National Alli ance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Ending the Silence. NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that is free to schools and communities. This presentation helps audience members

https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/MentalHealth/Pages/SchoolResources.aspx

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Mental health figures into Pennsylvania’s education funding - WHYY

(1 days ago) WEBMental health figures into Pennsylvania’s education funding. Every school district will receive $100,000 as a base grant and charter school entities will receive $70,000. By. Associated Press. Brooke Schultz. July 13, 2022. File photo: A new report recommends adding $500 million to $1 billion in funding into Delaware schools. (AP …

https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-mental-health-education-funding/

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Governor Josh Shapiro Highlights Plans to Invest in Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBGreensburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro shared his plans to ensure that Pennsylvania students have access to mental health resources in schools during a visit to Hempfield Area High School in Westmoreland County, highlighting his Administration’s commitment to prioritizing mental health support so that …

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/governor/newsroom/press-releases/governor-josh-shapiro-highlights-plans-to-invest-in-mental-healt.html

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Pa. schools to get $100m in mental health services funding

(9 days ago) WEBAmid a growing mental health crisis across the state, Pennsylvania lawmakers are prioritizing youth mental health services in this year’s budget by approving a first-time line item of $100

https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/07/pa-schools-to-get-100m-in-mental-health-services-funding.html

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92,000 Pennsylvania Students Sought Help Addressing Mental …

(8 days ago) WEBThousands of students in Pennsylvania have reached out for help to address their mental health during the 2022-2023 school year, according to a new report. Kooth, a web-based provider of mental health services for school-aged children, had 92,184 students access their services in Pennsylvania over five months.

https://www.the74million.org/article/report-thousands-of-pa-students-asked-for-mental-health-help-last-year/

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Pa. High School Tackling Mental Health Head-on and in-House

(9 days ago) WEBA Lehigh Valley school has embarked on a six-year plan to help kids with mental health issues while they’re in school, a novel approach surprisingly rare in public education.

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/health/pa-high-school-tackling-mental-health-in-new-way-inside-the-school/2296145/

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Act 55 of 2022: Summary of School Safety Provisions

(1 days ago) WEBSurvey Results. Released by the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) & the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) September 2022. Act 55 added Section 1305.1-B to the PA Public School Code, requiring. the School Safety and Security Committee to develop and distribute a new survey instrument to measure …

https://www.pccd.pa.gov/schoolsafety/Documents/School%20Mental%20Health%20Survey%20Aggregate%20Data%20and%20Findings%20(September%202022).pdf

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Report: Thousands of Pa. students asked for mental health help …

(Just Now) WEBThousands of students in Pennsylvania have reached out for help to address their mental health during the 2022-2023 school year, according to a new report. *According to Kooth, a web-based provider of mental health services for school-aged children, 92,184 students had access to their services in Pennsylvania over five months.

https://penncapital-star.com/education/report-thousands-of-pa-students-asked-for-mental-health-help-last-year/

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PA Mental Health Education Learning Program in Schools (PA …

(7 days ago) WEBPA Mental Health Education Learning Program in Schools (PA HELPS) encourages students to complete internships in school-based mental health fields in Pennsylvania and obtain their employment and certifications in a Pennsylvania Local …

https://www.pheaa.org/partner-access/primary-schools/PA-HELPS-info/

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PA Mental Health Education Learning Program in Schools (PA …

(3 days ago) WEBPA Mental Health Education Learning Program in Schools (PA HELPS) This state-funded program encourages students to complete internships in school-based mental health fields in Pennsylvania and obtain their employment and certifications in a Pennsylvania Local Education Agency (LEA).

https://www.pheaa.org/funding-opportunities/pa-helps/

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Pa. schools can apply for mental health, safety grants - ABC27

(8 days ago) WEBPennsylvania schools are now able to apply for funding to support mental health programming and security improvements, according to a Wednesday press release from the office of Gov. Tom Wolf.

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pa-schools-can-apply-for-mental-health-safety-grants/

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School districts benefit from mental health funding in the new Pa

(1 days ago) WEBHowever, in the recently passed state budget, the General Assembly rightfully recognized the significant student needs in this area and provided schools with $200 million in state funding to address student mental health and school safety.

https://penncapital-star.com/commentary/school-districts-benefit-from-mental-health-funding-in-the-new-pa-budget-heres-how-opinion/

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Behavioral Health Department of Human Services - PA.GOV

(5 days ago) WEBMedicaid (also known as Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania) provides coverage for mental health and drug and alcohol services through the Behavioral HealthChoices program.

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/programs-services/behavioral-health.html

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Bills Introduced to Bring Student Mental Health Days to Pennsylvania

(1 days ago) WEBA statewide committee of high school students, coordinated by the PA Youth Advocacy Network, provided feedback and input on the legislation and organized advocacy efforts around the legislation. This collaboration is part of the PA Youth Advocacy Network’s goal of bringing youth and youth-serving organizations together to advocate for mental …

https://www.bctv.org/2023/11/20/bills-introduced-to-bring-student-mental-health-days-to-pennsylvania/

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Pennsylvania General Assembly Announces $3M Mental Health Pilot

(4 days ago) WEBPennsylvania General Assembly members from both chambers and both parties today heralded the introduction of a mental health pilot program for public schools across the commonwealth.

https://koothplc.com/article/pennsylvania-general-assembly-announces-usd3m-mental-health-pilot

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PCCD Details - Pennsylvania Pressroom

(8 days ago) WEBHarrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania schools are eligible for $155 million for safety and security – including $90 million in new investments for mental health counselors and resources, a top priority proposed by Governor Josh Shapiro and enacted in the 23-24 state budget – through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).

https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/PCCD-Details.aspx?newsid=89

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Act 55 of 2022: Summary of School Safety Provisions

(6 days ago) WEBSchool Safety & Mental Health Grants. SSSC must make the grant application and mental health survey available by no later than August 1, 2022. School entities must make application by August 31, 2022. Again, eligible school entities are school districts, IUs, CTCs, and charters. Grants are formula-based established by Act 55.

https://www.pccd.pa.gov/schoolsafety/Documents/Act%2055%20of%202022%20Overview%20for%20SSSC%20(July%2027%202022).pdf

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NIH Announces Winners of 2023-2024 High School Mental Health …

(2 days ago) WEBThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Speaking Up About Mental Health essay contest. Out of more than 370 submissions across 33 states, NIH awarded 24 youth (ages 16-18) finalists with gold, silver, bronze, and honorable mention prizes.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2024/nih-announces-winners-of-2023-2024-high-school-mental-health-essay-contest

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Penn Hills schools show disparities in state safety and mental …

(5 days ago) WEBShould Pennsylvania schools have to compete to afford keeping students safe? Officials in the Penn Hills School District, which missed out on a piece of $32.2 million in competitive school safety

https://triblive.com/local/penn-hills/penn-hills-schools-show-disparities-in-state-safety-and-mental-health-awards/

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Department of Human Services (DHS) - PA.GOV

(9 days ago) WEBOur mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources. DHS Executive Leadership.

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs.html

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County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities (MH/ID) Offices

(8 days ago) WEBCrawford County. Crawford County Human Services Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities. 18282 Technology Drive, Suite 101. Meadville, PA 16335. Phone: (814) 724-8380. Fax: (814) 337-8080.

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/contact/county-mh-id-offices.html

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Medicaid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - PA.GOV

(8 days ago) WEBMedicaid covers a broad range of physical and behavioral health services, including doctor visits when you’re sick, preventive care like health screenings, vaccines, hospital stays, prescription medications, mental health and substance use disorder care, and more. Check coverage details for:

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid.html

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More funding proposed for mental health, substance use disorder

(3 days ago) WEBLeaders were at an Aging and Behavioral Health Conference Wednesday. Governor Shapiro is proposing $46 million be spent on programs to help those struggling with mental health issues and substance

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/more-funding-proposed-for-mental-health-substance-use-disorder-programs-in-pennsylvania/

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Home Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - PA.GOV

(6 days ago) WEBAccess Pennsylvania services through our Service Listing, or search through our full list of agencies who can assist.

https://www.pa.gov/en.html

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Youth mental health provider Sweetser to reduce in-school …

(6 days ago) WEBSweetser, a behavioral health organization, had 80-school based clinicians working with more than 2,300 children in 100 public schools during the last school year. It’s a service many school

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/06/03/youth-mental-health-provider-to-reduce-in-school-services-in-maine/

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Governor Hochul Meets With High School Students to Discuss …

(5 days ago) WEBGovernor Kathy Hochul today hosted a roundtable with students from Williamsville East High School in Erie County to discuss the youth mental health crisis and the challenges posed by unhealthy and excessive social media use. The Governor reiterated her commitment to enacting nation-leading legislation addressing online safety …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-meets-high-school-students-discuss-mental-health-and-efforts-address-harmful

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NY schools smartphones ban pushed to address mental health crisis

(5 days ago) WEBGov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday revealed her push to ban students from bringing smartphones into New York schools amid ongoing efforts to address intersecting educational and youth mental health crises.

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/education/2024/05/30/ny-schools-smartphones-ban-pushed-to-address-mental-health-crisis-what-we-know/73909515007/

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Global report reveals major gaps in menstrual health and hygiene …

(6 days ago) WEBA new report, Progress on drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in schools 2015–2023: special focus on menstrual health, launched by UNICEF and WHO on Menstrual Hygiene Day, analyses for the first time emerging national data on menstrual health and hygiene in schools globally.

https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2024-global-report-reveals-major-gaps-in-menstrual-health-and-hygiene-in-schools

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