Purpose of the Center
The mission of the Center for Interconnected Behavioral and Mental Health Systems (CIBMHS) is to conduct rigorous research in the areas of social, emotional, behavioral, discipline, and well-being and school mental health prevention and support. The Center also focuses on translating and disseminating research in the practitioner-researcher-policy pipeline. CIBMHS provides initial training and coaching professional development in these areas across Alabama and partners with UA faculty in counseling, psychology, social work and related fields within the College of Education.
Our Vision
We envision school systems and structures that provide evidence-based, feasible prevention and targeted intervention programming that focus on comprehensive and integrated student and educator well-being.