Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

Nurturing Healthy Minds – In and Out of the Classroom

At the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, we aim to positively impact school mental health and well-being across Iowa and beyond. Our work prioritizes creating supportive, healthy learning environments for all.

We are proud to offer a unique combination of research, training, professional development, and clinical services.

What is School Mental Health?

Social + emotional + behavioral health = allows students to function effectively in schools and be good, productive citizens

The Need

1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6–17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
About 3-in-10 teachers say they have to help students with mental health challenges daily (Pew Research Center, 2024).
77% of K-12 public school teachers say their job is frequently stressful (Pew Research Center, 2024).
Suicide is the 2nd-leading cause of death for teens and young adults, ages 10-34 (CDC, 2023).
70% of university/college faculty and staff do not feel adequately prepared to engage student distress (Lipson, 2021).

Our Work

We combine professional development, clinical services, cutting-edge research, and actionable resources to help schools create supportive, healthy learning environments where both students and staff can thrive.

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Our Impact

Since our launch in June 2021, the Scanlan Center has become Iowa’s “go-to” school mental health resource and thought leader. Our Center is making a positive difference in Iowa’s schools and communities.

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