Contemporary School Psychology
Universal Mental Health Screening in California School Settings: Current Practices, Barriers, and Opportunities
Abstract When implemented as part of a multi-tiered system of support, universal mental health screening (UMHS) can facilitate early identification and data-based decision-making in support of students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. Despite increasing interest in school-based UMHS, its widespread uptake has historically been stagnant. Recent national estimates indicate that rates of UMHS implementation are increasing; however, the information available about current practices, as well as t …