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ERIC Number: EJ1337557
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-May
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0198-7429
EISSN: EISSN-2163-5307
Available Date: N/A
Moving toward Implementation of Universal Mental Health Screening by Examining Attitudes toward School-Based Practices
Moore, Stephanie A.; Dowdy, Erin; Hinton, Tameisha; DiStefano, Christine; Greer, Fred W.
Behavioral Disorders, v47 n3 p166-175 May 2022
Universal mental health screening is a proactive approach to identify students who may benefit from prevention or early intervention services. Despite known benefits, few schools are engaging in screening efforts, and it is critical to examine factors that may impede or enhance implementation. Following implementation of a universal screening program across five preschools and elementary schools, this study investigated the attitudes of teachers (n = 40) and parents (n = 330) and found strong agreement among stakeholders about the acceptability and appropriateness of universal mental health screening. Teachers and parents expressed less willingness to regularly complete screening forms, yet teachers reported that the Behavior Assessment System for Children--Third Edition: Behavioral Emotional Screening System was a usable screening tool. Implications and future directions to enhance implementation efforts are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED); National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Behavior Assessment System for Children
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A150152; T32MH109436
Author Affiliations: N/A