“Mental Health in Schools.” NAMI. Web. 24 Mar. 2023.

 The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nationwide, grassroots mental health organization. NAMI offers educational programs. They also advocate for individuals and families that are affected by mental illness. NAMI believes that public policies and practices should promote greater awareness in mental health conditions and should be identified earlier. They explain the ways in which schools can work together to support the mental health of students because many students experience a mental health disorder each year, especially at a young age. This is very useful to read about because it teaches you that students with Undiagnosed mental illnesses can have a hard time learning because it interferes with their learning process. Having early identification while creating treatment for children, will decrease the chances of a student struggling in school. It will make a huge difference in children who are suffering from mental health conditions for the better.

1.“Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavior problems, anxiety, and depression are the mostly common diagnosed mental disorders in children. Yet, about half of youth with mental health conditions received any kind of treatment in the past year.”

2.“Since children spend much of their productive time in educational settings, schools offer a unique opportunity for early identification, prevention, and interventions that serve students where they already are.”