Research (for example, by Basch, Davis and colleagues, and others) identifies that students with access to regular physical and mental health services experience fewer absences, have improved social and emotional growth, are less likely to participate in risky behaviors, attain higher academic achievement, and experience better health and overall well-being. However, communication challenges between school health offices and families can create barriers to optimal health.
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