Guidelines for Using Universal Screening Data to Drive Tier 2 Mental Health Supports

This article explores the role of school-based universal screening for identifying at-risk students and how to leverage screening data to match students to evidence-based targeted prevention, referred to as Tier 2 mental health supports. We provide guidelines and recommendations for using screening data to match students to Tier 2 mental health supports based on a process-mapping framework. This aims to identify key considerations when providing targeted prevention. Our guidelines include specific steps for implementing universal screening, criteria for selecting appropriate Tier 2 supports via data-based decision making, and strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress. These guidelines aim to empower school personnel to efficiently and effectively utilize universal screening data to match students to appropriate Tier 2 mental health supports.