APA Foundation Notice. Talk. Act. at School Briefing

Notice. Talk. Act.® at School aims to use the unique position of teachers and educational staff to monitor and interact with middle school, junior high, and high school adolescents on a daily basis. Early referral for treatment is key in preventing or lessening maladaptive outcomes, and evidence-based reviews support the implementation of school-based programs for altering negative trajectories and giving youth the greatest chance possible for a healthy future. This document gives an overview of our findings in schools.