Subject: The NCSMH Quarterly - October 2026

NCSMH Quarterly Newsletter | October 2026

MORE RESEARCH

  • 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey: See what’s changing for U.S. high school students, with new national data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on mental health, sleep, physical activity, digital behaviors, and more.

  • 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: New national data on substance use and mental health, including key findings on children and adolescents.

MORE TRAINING

  • NCSMH-led Doctoral Psychology School Mental Health Internship Training Track: The November 04, 2026 deadline to apply for the NCSMH-led Doctoral Psychology School Mental Health Internship Track is fast approaching. The internship track is part of the VA Maryland Health Care System/University of Maryland School of Medicine Internship Consortium. 

  • Support Students with Eating Disorders: Join the American School Counselor Association on October 28 to learn practical strategies for early identification, school-based response, family communication, and ongoing support for students with eating disorders.

MORE POLICY

OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE FIELD