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academic achievement and behavioral health  

Definition

  • Behavioral health is an inclusive term that primarily refers to fields related to the study, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of behavioral health issues and substance abuse. The prevalence of behavioral health issues and substance abuse among children and adolescents in the United States has received growing public health attention. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Academic Achievement and Behavioral Health]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-SF2L8DSP-6

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