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Schoessler, Sally – Principal, 2011
The school nurse is an important member of the school team since school health services keep students in school, in the classroom, and ready to learn. Although school nurses are often seen as the people who deliver first aid at school, their role is much deeper and has such breadth that only a registered, professional nurse has the skill set to…
Descriptors: First Aid, Student Needs, Health Needs, Prevention
Robertson, J.; Roberts, H.; Emerson, E.; Turner, S.; Greig, R. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Health checks for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) have been recommended as one component of health policy responses to the poorer health of people with ID. This review summarises evidence on the impact of health checks on the health and well-being of people with ID. Methods: Electronic literature searches and email contacts…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Mental Retardation, Access to Health Care, Literature Reviews
Elkins, R. Meredith; McHugh, R. Kathryn; Santucci, Lauren C.; Barlow, David H. – Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 2011
Research provides strong support for the efficacy and effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of childhood internalizing disorders. Given evidence for limited dissemination and implementation of CBT outside of academic settings, efforts are underway to improve its transportability so that more children with mental…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Anxiety Disorders, Health Needs, Mental Health
Baskin, Thomas W.; Slaten, Christopher D.; Crosby, Nicole R.; Pufahl, Tiffany; Schneller, Cali L.; Ladell, Monica – Counseling Psychologist, 2010
This study investigated the efficacy of counseling and psychotherapy interventions for youth in schools. Data were examined for 107 studies that included 132 treatment interventions. Overall efficacy was d = 0.45 and was significantly different from zero. Interventions for adolescents outperformed those of children, treatment groups that were…
Descriptors: Psychotherapy, School Counseling, Counseling Effectiveness, Meta Analysis
Magana, Sandra; Parish, Susan L.; Rose, Roderick A.; Timberlake, Maria; Swaine, Jamie G. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
We examined racial and ethnic disparities in quality of care for children with autism and other developmental disabilities and whether disparities varied for children with autism compared to children with other developmental disabilities. Analyzing data from the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (N = 4,414), we compared…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Special Health Problems, Autism, Developmental Disabilities
Hackett, Latha; Theodosiou, Louise; Bond, Caroline; Blackburn, Claire; Lever, Rachel – Early Child Development and Care, 2012
There is increasing awareness of mental health problems among young children, and early years settings are encouraged to take a wider family support role in order to prevent mental health difficulties. Local population studies are needed to inform delivery of universal through to targeted services. In the current study, parents and teachers of 2%…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Mental Health, Questionnaires, Urban Areas
Cross, Ajani Yanea – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study explored the mental health needs and services of children and adolescents within Pennsylvania school communities; this included a focus upon evidence-based counseling approaches. Relationships were analyzed between population density, SES status, grade level and the type of mental health issues serviced. Survey data from 314 respondents…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Mental Health Programs, School Health Services, Mental Health
Chinn, Deborah; Hall, Ian; Ali, Afia; Hassell, Holly; Patkas, Iannis – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: This study reflects a growing concern with the placement of people with intellectual disabilities and complex mental health problems in out of area placements at a distance from their families and communities. Materials and methods: We interviewed service users (n = 17) living in out of area in-patient psychiatric units using a…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Mental Retardation, Hospitals, Mental Health
Lunenborg, Carolien B.; Nakken, H.; van der Meulen, B. F.; Ruijssenaars, A. J. J. M. – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
One in 10 individuals with intellectual disability (ID) exhibits behaviors that represent a significant challenge to the people who support them. Parents and staff (such as direct support professionals) often are challenged in trying to find a solution to overcome or reduce these behaviors. A form of additional professional support (i.e., external…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries, Behavior Problems
Amutah, Ndidiamaka N. – Qualitative Report, 2012
In 2007, the estimated HIV and AIDS case rates among adult and adolescent African-American females in the United States was 60.6 per 100,000, as compared to 3.3 per 100,000 for adult and adolescent white American females. Women living with HIV or AIDS often face complex social problems that may inhibit them from accessing resources and healthcare…
Descriptors: Identification, Females, Health Needs, Health Services
O'Neil, Margaret E.; Fragala-Pinkham, Maria; Ideishi, Roger I.; Ideishi, Siobhan K. – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2012
Pediatric physical and occupational therapists are in the unique position to provide therapeutic and health promotion interventions to children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) including those with chronic conditions (such as overweight and obesity) in a variety of settings. In this commentary, the authors share their experiences…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Obesity, Youth Clubs, Health Facilities
Evans, E.; Howlett, S.; Kremser, T.; Simpson, J.; Kayess, R.; Trollor, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: People with intellectual disability (ID) experience higher rates of major mental disorders than their non-ID peers, but in many countries have difficulty accessing appropriate mental health services. The aim of this paper is to review the current state of mental health services for people with ID using Australia as a case example, and…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Health Services, Mental Health, Mental Disorders
Gould, Sara R.; Beals-Erickson, Sarah E.; Roberts, Michael C. – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2012
Significant gaps exist in children's mental healthcare, and barriers prevent access to existing services. Current federal initiatives call for state governmental agencies to recognize and resolve deficits in their systems of care. Previous work has acknowledged some of the problems in meeting the mental health needs of children within a system of…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Health Services, Mental Health, Emotional Disturbances
McCrystal, Patrick; McAloney, Kareena – Child Care in Practice, 2010
Young people living in the state care system are often reported to experience poorer levels of mental health and wellbeing. Government policy encourages a holistic approach to the assessment of all aspects of health and wellbeing of these young people. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), a mental health screener for young people…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Health Needs, Well Being, Questionnaires
Charlot, Lauren; Beasley, Joan B. – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
In the United States, research directed specifically at improving our understanding of the psychiatric assessment and treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) has grown, yet lags far behind efforts for typically developing children and adults. In the United States, a lack of a national approach to the mental health problems of…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Psychiatry