The report states that recommendations must be guided by data and evidence to the greatest extent possible to maximize returns on investment. In this brief, we offer recommendations that promote the use of data to make evidence-based investments in student mental health. We recommend the following: 1. Use data to regularly assess population-level needs, priorities, and progress 2. Invest substantially in strategies with proven effectiveness 3. Revise or discontinue strategies with proven ineffectiveness 4. Invest modestly in strategies with promising evidence, then evaluate and reassess 5. Contribute to a broader movement toward an evidence-informed approach to student mental health