State Mental Health Commission
Reports Call for: (continued)
The creation of closer partnerships between the
schools and mental health and a greater focus on
services for adolescents making a transition into
adulthood;
The improvement of quality of services through
increased attention to the recruitment, retention, and
training of staff, the greater use of evidence based
practices, the expansion of provider networks, and
the establishment of professional standards.
Greater public education efforts to reduce stigma
and increase support for children’s mental health.