Our Publications

Housed within the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University, CHHCS is a nonpartisan policy, applied research, resource and technical assistance center with a history of developing cross-sector strategies to break down barriers and improve health and education outcomes for children. Below are some our our publications. For more information, please email us at chhcsatgwu [dot] edu.

The Maryland Psychologist: ‘School-Family-Youth-Community Partnerships to Improve Youth Mental Health’

This special issue showcases a variety of initiatives targeting practices, people, programs, and policies to improve youth mental health.

Children of Migrant Workers: Supporting the Invisible Student

Children from migrant families face numerous economic, social, and physical challenges impacting their health and education.

Social Influencers of Health and Education Needs Assessment: A Pathway for School Health and Mental Health Professionals

This brief serves as a “pathway” guide, with the necessary tools and practical strategies for identifying root causes of identified or emerging problems.

Strengthening DC School Behavioral Health System and Enhancing Equity

This report is a collective effort to understand the policies, strengths and challenges, and offer recommendations to improve DC’s school behavioral health.

Structural Supports to Promote Teacher Well-Being

This article breaks down the difference between burnout and demoralization as well as the factors that can be attributed to promote teacher well-being.