Evaluating the Educational Needs of Children with Mental Health Conditions

For a number of reasons, students with mental health conditions are more likely than their peers to encounter academic, social, or emotional problems at school. Mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, interactions with peers, and physical and emotional arousal levels may also interfere with a student's ability to focus on learning. This resource from Massachusetts General Hospital describes the evaluation process and includes important points for schools, parents, and clinicians. For more information go to http://bit.ly/kwQJvO