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TeenScreen Schools & Communities |
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TeenScreen Schools and Communities, formerly known as the
Columbia University TeenScreen Program, is the National Center for Mental Health Checkups’ flagship
program, offering voluntary screening to teens and their families through more
than 500 local TeenScreen sites in 43 U.S. states. TeenScreen Schools
and Communities is specifically designed to facilitate the implementation of
mental health checkups of youth ages 11-18 within school and community-based
settings.
School
systems and communities around the nation are recognizing the importance of
making the mental health and well-being of youth a priority. The questionnaires
offer a simple way to evaluate if a teen is suffering from emotional or
behaviors disorders. These problems can result in substance abuse, school
failure, suicide and other difficulties that can disrupt the adolescent development
process. By offering voluntary mental health checkups, local TeenScreen programs
provide the opportunity for youth and their families the chance to succeed
academically and live happy and productive lives.
The TeenScreen
National Center for Mental Health Checkups
offers participating schools and communities free access to evidence-based
resources to conduct screenings in your setting. Participants have access to:
Local program development
material Free mental health checkup
questionnaires for teens Instruction on the
administration, scoring and interpretation of the screening questionnaire Free training and implementation
materials from Columbia
University Information on how to work with
families when mental health services are indicated
Download the TeenScreen Schools and Communities Brochure.
Read more about TeenScreen Schools and
Communities.
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Programs & Initiatives 
