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School mental health screening: a model for developing countries.

V Eapen1, L I al-Gazali, S Bin-Othman

  • 1Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. psych@medic.uaeu.ac.ae

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
|April 7, 1999
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A cost-effective model for identifying child mental and developmental disorders in developing countries was developed. Training for healthcare and education professionals is crucial for early detection and intervention in school settings.

Area of Science:

  • Child Health
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Early identification of mental and developmental disorders in children is critical for effective intervention.
  • Screening programs in schools offer a viable approach to reach a large child population.
  • Developing countries often face resource limitations impacting child healthcare access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a cost-effective model for screening child mental and developmental disorders.
  • To share experiences from a school-based screening program in the Al Ain District, UAE.
  • To highlight the importance of training professionals for disorder identification.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive screening program was implemented for all school-going children in Al Ain District.

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  • Data was collected on the prevalence and types of mental and developmental disorders identified.
  • The program's cost-effectiveness was evaluated for potential scalability.

    • Main Results:

    • The screening program successfully identified a range of mental and developmental disorders among school children.
    • The developed model demonstrated cost-effectiveness, making it suitable for resource-limited settings.
    • Key challenges and successes of the program were documented.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented model offers a practical and affordable strategy for child mental health screening in developing nations.
    • Investing in training for child health and school professionals is essential for successful implementation.
    • This approach can improve early detection and support for children with developmental needs globally.