SMHC at USF

SMHC at USF School Mental Health Collaborative:
Research, Training, & Technical Assistance Center @ USF
Promoting school mental health practices & policies.
đź“ŤTampa, FL

It’s not just busy. It’s heavy.Across districts this spring, we’re seeing the same pressure points.What’s helping isn’t ...
04/30/2026

It’s not just busy. It’s heavy.

Across districts this spring, we’re seeing the same pressure points.

What’s helping isn’t more.
It’s focusing on what actually works.

→ Stay informed on what’s working in schools (link in bio)

Sharing an opportunity from our colleagues at the USF College of Education! The University of South Florida is hiring a ...
04/23/2026

Sharing an opportunity from our colleagues at the USF College of Education!

The University of South Florida is hiring a Licensed Human Services Practitioner in Tampa, FL.

This full-time role supports students through counseling, consultation, outreach, and embedded services within the College of Education.

A great fit for licensed mental health professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative university setting.

Apply here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4398259854/

Too many referrals.Not enough time in the day.Students still need support.You need something you can use in your actual ...
04/15/2026

Too many referrals.
Not enough time in the day.
Students still need support.

You need something you can use in your actual day.

Check and Connect
Check In Check Out
Modified CICO

Real examples. Real application.

3 CE hours. $29
LearnSMHC.org

What would make behavior plans easier to use?

04/08/2026

Support matters.

“One small act can be the difference between burning out and showing up tomorrow.”

You’re not alone. 💚

What’s one small act that reminds you you’re not alone?

04/02/2026

A daily reminder:

04/02/2026

Burnout is real. As the school year wraps up, it helps to remember why we do this work: so students know support is here.

You’re not alone. 💚

Three doctoral students. Three universities. One shared goal: advancing evidence-based student mental health. 🎓💡This yea...
03/25/2026

Three doctoral students. Three universities. One shared goal: advancing evidence-based student mental health. 🎓💡

This year, we launched our first Graduate Student Research Award to support emerging leaders shaping school mental health:

• Jean Pauline Serrano (UC Santa Barbara ) - exploring trust, coordination, and access to care for students navigating adversity
• Caleb Edney (University of South Florida ) - developing a single-session ACT intervention for youth
• Chloe Hendrix (University of Wisconsin–Madison ) - advancing universal and Tier 2 supports with culturally responsive practices

We’re proud to support their work and the future of school mental health.
Congratulations to our inaugural award winners. đź‘Ź

03/13/2026

How can schools support student mental health before problems escalate?

Our latest SMHC Practice Update shares research, projects from our team, and resources for school mental health professionals and school safety teams.

Read the update and subscribe: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ebzOgGc/smhcusf

After a few NASP conventions, it starts to feel like a reunion.You see familiar faces in the hallways, reconnect between...
03/06/2026

After a few NASP conventions, it starts to feel like a reunion.

You see familiar faces in the hallways, reconnect between sessions, and meet new people who also care about supporting students and schools.

At NASP 2026 in Chicago, the SMHC Center at USF shared:

13 paper presentations
2 symposia
4 practitioner conversations, mini-skills sessions, and workshops
7 posters

And yes… we also had to try some of the food.

Comment if you see yourself in one of these photos đź‘€
Or tell us your favorite food from Chicago (emojis count)

See you next year !

The SMHC Center at USF was proud to present at the NASP 2026 Annual Convention in Chicago. We shared school-based mental...
03/05/2026

The SMHC Center at USF was proud to present at the NASP 2026 Annual Convention in Chicago.

We shared school-based mental health work as part of a symposium on the Dual-Factor Model of Mental Health, highlighted Project SOAR (Strengths, Optimism, Achievement, and Relationships), and drew a packed room during our session on supporting students experiencing emotionally-based school avoidance.

Presentations also included the STAY team and new research on positive psychology interventions for elementary students with cancer.

We’re not done remembering NASP 2026.
Stay tuned for more!

Every student deserves support that’s proactive, evidence-based, and sustainable. At NASP 2026, school psychologists and...
02/26/2026

Every student deserves support that’s proactive, evidence-based, and sustainable.

At NASP 2026, school psychologists and leaders from across the country are sharing how we can strengthen school mental health systems.

Follow along as we share behind-the-scenes from the convention and insights from the field.

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