Pediatric Mental Health Policy

As students navigate increasingly complex emotional challenges, school-based therapy has emerged as a vital lifeline for supporting mental health and academic success. With one in five children experiencing mental health challenges, integrating therapeutic services directly into educational settings breaks down barriers to access and creates a comprehensive support system where students spend most of their day.
Schools implementing therapy programs report significant improvements in student wellbeing, academic performance, and overall school climate. By providing professional mental health support within familiar surroundings, these…

Mental health equity remains one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges, with profound implications for our children’s future. While pediatric mental health services have expanded significantly, troubling disparities persist across racial, economic, and geographic lines. Studies show that children from marginalized communities are three times less likely to receive adequate mental health care, despite experiencing higher rates of trauma and stress-related conditions.
Yet beneath these statistics lie real families struggling to access the support their children desperately need. …