Building Skills Related to Managing Emotions, Establishing and Maintaining Positive Relationships, and Responsible Decision-Making

Pursuant to TEC §38.351 Section (b) and Sub-section (c-2) each school district may select programs related to this area of mental health promotion and intervention, substance abuse prevention and intervention, and suicide prevention for appropriate implementation in the district. Resources related to this component of school mental health help students develop the skills necessary to support student academic success. Skill-building helps students strengthen their ability to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

To view resources on this component of school mental health you can visit the new Texas School Mental Health Website for the Mental and Behavioral Health Recommended Evidence-Based Programs and Research-Based Practices Repository.  This repository is updated as resources are reviewed and approved.

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Mental and Behavioral Health Team
Contact Information

Julie Wayman, Mental/Behavioral Health Director

Tammy Genke, Project A.W.A.R.E State Coordinator

Ashton Millet, Education & Program Specialist- Project A.W.A.R.E

MentalandBehavioralHealth@tea.texas.gov