the problem
Hoosier Youth Mental Health in Crisis
The mental health of Indiana’s youth is a critical concern, with suicide being the leading cause of death among teens. School-based behavioral health services are key to addressing this crisis. However, there’s limited information on Indiana’s school-based behavioral health workforce, including their numbers, qualifications, and the services they provide. This lack of data hinders effective policy-making and resource allocation. Understanding and supporting this crucial workforce is essential to improve mental health outcomes for Indiana’s youth.
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bowen recommendations
The Solution
recommendation one
Keep a finger on the pulse of school-based behavioral health
Implement a system to collect comprehensive data on Indiana’s school-based behavioral health workforce. This information will support informed policy decisions and planning to expand critical mental health services for Hoosier youth in educational settings.
what could be
Potential Impacts
healthy youth. healthier future.
Students in Indiana schools have access to behavioral health care services when they need it. Schools are sufficiently resourced to support the behavioral health needs of students and families. School behavioral health professionals focus on proactively identifying students in need and providing appropriate services at the school. Robust connections between the school-based and community-based behavioral health workforce result in seamless referral. Teachers and administrators focus on educating youth. Policymakers have the information they need to ensure informed decision-making.
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Additional Considerations
