Centre for School Mental Health

About Centre for School Mental Health

The Centre for School Mental Health is an academic and professional organization located at the Faculty of Education in London's University Heights area. It serves the community by addressing the needs of students from kindergarten through grade 12 who face potential or existing mental health difficulties. The organization operates with a mission to improve school-based services through a system of care that encompasses mental health promotion, early intervention, and treatment for young people. The Centre works to bridge the gaps between research, practice, and policy by providing high-quality training opportunities, innovative research partnerships, and a commitment to knowledge mobilization. It specifically focuses on offering evidence-based practices and data-informed decision-making to remove barriers to learning and improve wellbeing. Notable initiatives and projects associated with the Centre include The Fourth R and the Healthy Relationships program. The organization is supported by a team of affiliated academic researchers and professionals, including founding partners Claire Crooks, Ray Hughes, Peter Jaffe, and David Wolfe.