Ten Best Practices for Schools

The public is beginning to realize what a critical role that schools play in helping students who have been diagnosed with mental illnesses to reach their full academic and functional potential. The performance of students, both academically and behaviorally, significantly improves when their mental health needs are effectively addressed. NAMI has come up with a list of "Ten Best Practices for Schools" and is calling on all schools to adopt these. This might be something that you'd like to share with your child's school. For a list of these, contact me at lpickens@nami.org or check the June 6 issue of our Mid-Week Minute.