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Free School Mental Health Audit Checklist.
A 40-point checklist for school management to assess their current mental health support readiness — identify gaps, benchmark progress, and plan improvements.
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Mental Health Audit · 40 Points
Mental health policy exists
Intervention protocols documented
Teacher training on behavioral signs
Crisis response plan in place
Parent communication protocols
Data privacy practices documented
Ongoing training provided
Emergency contacts current
What It Covers
40 points across 6 critical areas.
Policy & Framework
- Mental health policy exists
- Intervention protocols documented
- Roles and responsibilities defined
- Review cycle established
- NEP 2020 alignment documented
- Policy accessible to all staff
- Annual policy review planned
Teacher Training
- Teachers trained to recognize concerns
- Ongoing training provided
- Training records maintained
- Behavioral observation skills assessed
- Refresher courses scheduled
- New teacher onboarding includes training
Intervention Protocols
- Structured process for addressing concerns
- Follow-ups tracked systematically
- Progress monitoring in place
- Intervention effectiveness reviewed
- Age-appropriate strategies available
- Escalation criteria defined
- Documentation standards established
Parent Communication
- Standardized communication protocols
- Parents informed proactively
- Tone-calibrated templates available
- Follow-up communication tracked
- Meeting documentation maintained
- Language accessible to all parents
Crisis Response
- Documented crisis response plan
- Emergency contacts current
- Staff trained on crisis protocol
- Helpline numbers posted visibly
- Crisis drills conducted
- Post-crisis follow-up procedures
Data & Privacy
- Student data protected
- Privacy practices documented
- Role-based access enforced
- DPDP Act compliance verified
- Data retention policy in place
- Anonymized reporting available
- Consent management process
How To Use
How to use this checklist.
1
Gather your team
Principal, counselor, admin, lead teachers.
2
Work through each section
Score each point as ‘In Place’, ‘Partial’, or ‘Not Yet’.
3
Calculate your readiness score
See where you stand and identify priority gaps.
4
Create an action plan
Use BloomBridge to address gaps with structured intervention.
Sample Preview
Preview the checklist.
Section 1: Policy & Framework
7 items
Does your school have a written mental health policy?
In Place
Are intervention protocols documented and accessible to all staff?
In Place
Are roles and responsibilities for mental health clearly defined?
Partial
Is there an annual review cycle for the mental health policy?
Not Yet
Does the policy align with NEP 2020 guidelines on student wellbeing?
In Place
Is the policy accessible to all staff members?
Partial
Has the policy been reviewed in the last 12 months?
Not Yet
In Place (2 points)
Partial (1 point)
Not Yet (0 points)
Section score: 5/14
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Who It’s For
Who should use this checklist?
Principals
Assess your school’s mental health readiness and identify priority areas for improvement.
School Administrators
Generate data for board presentations, accreditation, and strategic planning.
Trustees / Board Members
Evidence-based oversight of your institution’s commitment to student wellbeing.