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Children’s Mental Health
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Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools:

A New Action Guide for School and District Leaders

Learn About Children’s Mental Health

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Mental health in childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones, and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems.

What is Children's Mental Health
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Learn how healthy, supportive school environments strengthen students’ emotional well-being.

Adolescent and School Health
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Learn more about what everyone can do to support adolescent mental health and overall well-being.

Last Reviewed: August 23, 2023
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
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