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Promoting equity and justice in school mental health
S Andrew Garbacz1, Katie Eklund1, Stephen P Kilgus1
1University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States.
Journal of School Psychology
|June 13, 2024
Summary
Advancing equity and justice in school mental health is crucial for addressing disparities in services and outcomes. This special issue promotes equitable systems and practices to reform institutional inequities.
Area of Science:
- School Mental Health
- Educational Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Inequities in school-based mental health services and outcomes persist.
- Institutional practices have historically perpetuated these disparities.
- A need exists to advance justice and equity within school mental health systems.
Discussion:
- This special issue focuses on promoting equitable and just systems and practices.
- It aims to drive change in institutional practices that have created inequities.
- The articles clarify a process for advancing equity in school mental health.
Key Insights:
- Justice-centered variables are key to advancing equity.
- Promoting connections across and within systems is essential.
- A vision of comprehensive and integrated school mental health is proposed.
Outlook:
- Implementing these strategies can lead to more equitable outcomes.
- This work provides a framework for transforming school mental health.
- Continued focus on justice is vital for future progress.
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