The Mental Health Program works to promote awareness about mental health issues, inform public policy, achieve equity for mental health care, and reduce stigma and discrimination against those with mental illnesses.
Tier: Tier 1
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Free Your Feels Campaign
The Free Your Feels campaign helps Georgia’s children, teens, and young adults stay mentally healthy by expressing their true feelings with peers, parents, teachers, and most importantly, themselves. Free Your Feels provides free educational resources, instant access to mental health professionals, and support for kids and families.
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Establishing a SBBH Program
With our handbook, school leaders can create and sustain school mental health programs. Legal, funding, and operational guidance and examples included.
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Inner Explorer
Inner Explorer is a digital platform providing audio-guided mindfulness practices that educators and families can use with their students to improve academic performance, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Featured in Resilient Georgia’s Lunch & Learn, Inner Explorer has partnered with organizations such as Clayton County Public Schools, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and more.
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School-Based Mental Health Programs: How They Work and Succeed
This at-a-glance guide was created to share the need for school-based mental health programs, with specific recommendations to state agencies, providers, and schools.
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Benefits of School-Based Health Centers
Quickly reference this guide to share the data behind why school-based health centers are needed, and the proven benefits of implementing these centers.
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Snapshot of School-Based Health in Georgia
This map provides an at-a-glance view of which behavioral health services and supports are offered in schools across Georgia.
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Case Studies of Georgia School-Based Mental Health Providers
This report provides the findings of in-depth interviews of long-standing school-based mental health providers in Georgia, and provides recommendations based on their expertise.
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How to Use the SBBH Map
The purpose of Program Map is to provide a visual landscape of the existing supports and services addressing youth behavioral health in Georgia. This mapping tool is designed for the simultaneous exploration of behavioral health programs and services, youth demographics, and student wellness.
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SBBH Resources Overview
See descriptions of various school-based behavioral service and program offerings, along with a rating of cost and difficulty for implementation.