Board on Children, Youth, and Families
BCYF advances the health, learning, development, resilience, and well-being of all children, youth, and families by mobilizing expertise from multiple disciplines to analyze the best available evidence on critical issues.
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Coordinated Strategy Needed to Ensure Active Shooter Drill Practices in Schools Protect Mental and Emotional Health of Students, Says New Report
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School active shooter drills are an increasingly common part of student life. A new National Academies report examines the mental, emotional, and behavioral impacts that active shooter drills can have on children and adolescents and recommends steps to better understand and protect the health and well-being of students and school staff.
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Digital Tools for Youth Mental Health Leadership Summit: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief
Proceedings
·2026
The National Academies' Forum for Children's Well-Being convened a leadership summit to examine both the promise and the challenges of these tools. This Proceedings of a Workshop-in Brief synthesizes perspectives from leaders across technology, health care, education, policy, and youth communities,...
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