The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #47247

Mary Evans, PhD, Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33567, (813) 974-9112, evans@fmhi.usf.edu

The SS/HS comprehensive, integrated approach calls for extensive collaborations and addresses objectives at the individual level, class and school environment level, and local service systems level. This discussion will examine, from a public health perspective, the implicatons of the first-year findings for potential impact on adverse mental health outcomes, substance abuse, violence, and the promotion of healthy development.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this symposium, the participant will be able to

• Describe the key features of the SS/HS Interdepartmental Initiative;
• Describe the key features and challenges of the SS/HS National Evaluation;
• Discuss the public health implications of SS/HS.

Keywords: Child/Adolescent Mental Health, Prevention

Related Web page: www.sshsevaluation.org/

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.