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Effects of School-Based Mental Health Services on Youth Outcomes

Ezra Golberstein, Irina Zainullina, Aaron Sojourner and Mark A. Sander
Published online before print October 06, 2023, 1222-12703R2; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.1222-12703R2
Ezra Golberstein
1Ezra Golberstein is an Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Email: .
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Irina Zainullina
Irina Zainullina is a doctoral student in Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota.
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Aaron Sojourner
Aaron Sojourner is a Senior Researcher at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research.
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Mark A. Sander
Mark A. Sander is Director of School Mental Health at Hennepin County.
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