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 [email protected].

Assessing Social Influencers of Health and Education

This brief highlights screening and surveillance as methods by which SBHCs and CSMHSs can assess factors that affect student academic and health outcomes.

Addressing the Mental Health and Well-Being of Educators Through Self and Collective Care

This report summarizes the need to further develop plans and policies and implement practices that address the leading issues that educators face, namely burnout and chronic stress.

Understanding Social Influencers of Health and Education

This brief defines key concepts and outlines how school health systems can play a role in addressing factors that affect student academic and health outcomes.

Effectively Integrating School Behavioral Health Frameworks to Promote Student Success

This guide is intended to help educators and education leaders understand the main components of and approaches to school behavioral health in DC schools.

Advancing Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems: Guidance From the Field

The report’s insights are designed to promote positive school climate and safety, strengthen students’ social and emotional learning, and foster mental health.