Impact of school-based and out-of-school mental health services on reducing school absence and school suspension among children with psychiatric disorders

- Objective: Examined impact of school-mental health service use on academic outcomes.
- Study Sample: 755 children who were enrolled in 1st through 8th grades.
- Methods: Longitudinal multi-level analysis of children's academic outcomes.
- Results: Positive impact of school-mental health service use on school suspension.
- Conclusion: Mental health program tailored to school setting is important.