Mental & Behavioral Health Services

Mental Illness Impacts 1 in 5 of our Nation’s Youth

Half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14 and three-quarters through age 24. 20 percent of these receive treatment, and only a small fraction are treated by a child or adolescent psychiatrist.

School-based psychiatry care presents a unique opportunity to intervene, eliminating significant barriers to access – including transportation. Other benefits include less class time missed, less work time missed for parents and caregivers, and more opportunity for collaboration between school staff and mental health professionals.

School-based psychiatry is currently being piloted in a few select schools and is an important part of the ThriveKids program that Manning Family Children's plans to expand in the future.

Mental and behavioral health services span virtual care, in-school screenings, case management, and professional development for school team members.

• High 5 Partner Schools
  • Services: Universal screening and data analysis, immunizations, student group curriculum, professional development training for teachers, weekly telepsychiatry, virtual care (telehealth) for school nurses, sports medicine team physicals, family health literacy – professional development, and High 5 video and blog content created by Manning Family Children's providers
• School-Based Clinics
  • Psychiatry and counseling services
• Outpatient Community Psychiatry
  • Weekly telepsychiatry services for enrolled programs

Learn more about mental and behavioral health services from Manning Family Children’s.

Learn more about Manning Family Children’s High 5 Project, a community-wide movement to meet the mental health needs of Louisiana’s children.

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