School-Based vs. School-Linked: What's the Difference (And Why It Matters)
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Does your kid's school have a therapist, or just access to one? Brandon Jones breaks down the difference, and why it matters. In this episode, Brandon explains school-based mental health services (a therapist embedded in the school building) versus school-linked services (a provider who comes in from an outside agency). He covers where each type of care happens, how it's typically paid for, and the five critical questions every parent and caregiver should ask before their child starts services: who employs the provider, where sessions happen, what type of care they can deliver, who controls the records, and who's paying for it. Brandon also shares sobering numbers from a 2023 national survey on teen mental health, and explains why school counselors and school psychologists aren't the same as clinical therapists, a distinction that trips up a lot of parents. This is information every parent needs walking into this school year.
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