SMHC at USF

What’s one thing your school got right this year? 👇

Earlier support changes everything, and the best ideas are already in the room.

We work alongside Florida schools because that’s where the real work happens.

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 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 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?

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. 👏

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 👀
Or tell us your favorite food from Chicago (emojis count)

See you next year !