About the TeenScreen National CenterThe TeenScreen National Center is a leading voice in early identification of mental illness in youth. We are committed to translating science into service by working to have mental health checkups incorporated into routine adolescent health care. Voluntary mental health screening is provided in more than 900 sites in 44 states through the TeenScreen Primary Care and TeenScreen Schools and Communities programs. We also work to promote public policies that expand access to mental health checkups. Read more in the TeenScreen National Center's Annual and Milestone Reports.
Background
The TeenScreen National Center is a non-profit health initiative affiliated with the Columbia University Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Our program grew out of research conducted by Columbia in the 1990s, which found that screening is effective in accurately identifying signs of possible mental illness and risk of suicide in youth. TeenScreen was first implemented as a nationwide screening program in schools and communities. In 2009, when new expert guidelines recommended routine screening as part of medical care, TeenScreen expanded its program to include outreach to primary health care professionals. Read more in the TeenScreen National Center Brochure.Read more in the TeenScreen National Center Brochure.
TeenScreen National Center Support
The TeenScreen National Center is funded by private foundations, organizations and individuals committed to the early identification of mental illness in youth and the prevention of teen suicide. We have received generous core support form The Carmel Hill Fund, a private family foundation, as well as from The Sallie Foundation and individual donors.
The TeenScreen National Center does not receive support or funding from the pharmaceutical industry and does not advocate for any specific treatment.
Our Staff
Led by experienced professionals committed to the early detection of mental illness and youth suicide prevention, our staff is comprised of experts in public policy, public health, program development, program management, and research. Read More.
What Others Are Saying
Legislators, expert panels, federal and state agencies, and health professional groups are increasingly calling attention to the critical issue of the early identification of mental illness. More than 50 national organizations support mental health checkups for youth. Read More.
Partnerships
The TeenScreen National Center has partnered with leading mental health, education and primary care organizations throughout the U.S. to develop best practices and advocate for adolescent mental health checkups and promote suicide prevention efforts. Read More.
Donate
The TeenScreen National Center for Mental Health Checkups assists local communities, schools, communities, primary care settings and families throughout the country that are interested in implementing a mental health checkup initiative. Read More.
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