With rising concerns for the mental health of school-aged youth, screening tools can be used to identify students who may be at-risk and in need of additional support. Despite the literature that supports the use of mental health screeners in schools, most schools in the United States are not doing so. There are several enabling and inhibiting…

Despite the plethora of research highlighting the adverse impacts on children's social emotional, behavioral, and physical wellbeing, children impacted by trauma are among the least likely to receive mental health services. Schools have been identified as a promising setting for early prevention and intervention, with evidence-based strategies…

The mental health landscape in higher education has reached a critical juncture, with an increasing number of students experiencing severe psychological issues. Recent studies have found that over 60% of college students meet the criteria for at least one mental health problem, with significant portions reporting symptoms of depression, anxiety,…

Many young people with mental disorders are not identified until some years after the first onset of symptoms and then frequently do not receive professional intervention. One promising strategy to better identify these young people is mental health screening in schools. Despite a growing literature on the benefits of school-based screening, it…

The prevalence of mental health issues among youth, with nearly half meeting diagnostic criteria for a mental health disorder and suicide being a leading cause of death, underscores the urgency for effective intervention (National Institute of Mental Health, 2023). Summer camps, hosting millions of children annually, are urged by the American Camp…

Background: Almost a third of college students experience significant mental health concerns, but many do not receive adequate services. This study investigated barriers to mental health services among college students screened in a student health center primary care service. Method: Students (N = 1662) presenting for primary care completed mental…

International Students (IS) generate significant revenue in Australia, bringing diversity, but also distinctive needs and values. IS experience unique mental health challenges and their unmet support needs have recently received public and academic attention, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, framing IS as homogeneous misses important…

Mental health is a rising concern in higher education, with increasing numbers of students experiencing mental health challenges. Stress is a common experience for undergraduate students and the first semester of college can be especially stressful for students as they navigate new coursework and surroundings and being without familiar supports.…

Aim(s): This systematic review aims to provide an overview of evidence regarding the link between offending and mental health difficulties, before focusing upon young people's (YP's), parents' and professionals' experiences of mental health provision. Method/Rationale: Within the literature there is a wealth of quantitative research focused upon…

Poor mental health in childhood and adolescence has a significant impact on both physical and mental health throughout life. However, growing evidence suggests that current levels of child and adolescent mental health (CAMH) care are insufficient to meet the needs of many children and adolescents in the United States as evidenced by increasing…

High school athletes are not immune to mental health challenges. The persistent lack of state or national mental health guidelines for athletes has impacted high school athletes' abilities to access and apply resources in a mentally healthy manner. This can impact not only a high school athlete's career but can leave lasting effects on collegiate…

Despite high incidence rates of adolescent mental health difficulties, only a small minority of young people access support. To explore this gap, this systematic literature review (SLR) synthesises existing research exploring barriers and facilitators to help-seeking. The authors identified 12 eligible studies that were critically appraised: seven…

Background: Engineering students encounter high levels of stress, which may negatively impact their mental health. Nevertheless, engineering students who experience mental health distress are less likely than their peers to seek professional help, even when controlling for gender and race/ethnicity. Purpose: We examined beliefs that undergraduate…

Recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected students' academic performance and overall well-being, creating a rise in mental health needs. In response to this, there has been an increase in hiring school-based social workers. However, there is a lack of clarity on…

Higher education is experiencing a mental health epidemic (Venit, 2022). There is unprecedented student demand for psychological services that colleges are unable to meet (Lipson et al., 2019a), leading to high rates of mental illness-related attrition (Koch et al., 2018). Two groups of students at particularly high risk of mental illness-related…