I entered the field of school psychology because of my interest in children’s mental health. During my studies, I worked at a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents with significant social, emotional and behavioral difficulties (SEBD). It was an experience I’ll never forget; I saw firsthand just how challenging their lives could be. Many of these children had been dealt a very difficult hand in life, and it felt like many people had given up on them. It was no easier on the teachers and staff, who often didn’t have the proper resources or training to adequately support them.