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Psychiatric consultation to schools on remote islands
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida, USA.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|February 24, 2001
Summary
This study details psychiatric consultations for diverse students in a unique geographic region. It highlights collaboration between child psychiatrists, sponsoring agencies, and community partners.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- School Mental Health Services
- Cultural Psychiatry
Background:
- School-based mental health services are crucial for diverse student populations.
- Geographically unique areas present specific challenges for service delivery.
- Effective collaboration is key to successful psychiatric consultation in schools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the model of psychiatric consultation implemented in schools.
- To explore the collaborative dynamics between various stakeholders.
- To address the mental health needs of a culturally diverse student body in a unique setting.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach detailing psychiatric consultation services.
- Description of inter-agency collaboration protocols.
- Qualitative analysis of collaborative relationships.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of psychiatric consultation services.
- Effective collaboration established among child psychiatrist, sponsoring agency, and community partners.
- Positive impact on addressing the mental health needs of diverse students.
Conclusions:
- Psychiatric consultation in schools can be effectively delivered in diverse, geographically unique areas.
- Inter-agency collaboration is vital for comprehensive school mental health support.
- This model offers a framework for similar initiatives in other regions.