Education & EdTech

Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds

Ali NematiAug 21, 2025

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A new DESSA screener to be released for Fall 2025 accurately predicts well-being in 70% of middle school students by combining risk and resilience assessments, challenging traditional approaches that overlook hidden mental health issues among socially skilled students. This dual-factor approach is crucial for early identification and intervention, especially given the current crisis levels of student mental health and resource limitations in schools.

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