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School-based mental health services: a research review
1George Washington University, USA.
Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review
|February 28, 2001
Summary
This review found evidence-based school mental health programs effectively address emotional and behavioral issues in children. Key implementation factors include parent, teacher, and peer involvement for sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Schools are vital for delivering child mental health services.
- Many current school-based programs lack evidence of effectiveness.
- A systematic review is needed to identify impactful programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review research on evidence-based school mental health services for children.
- To identify effective program components and implementation strategies.
Main Methods:
- Computerized literature search (1985-1999).
- Inclusion criteria: randomized/quasi-experimental/multiple baseline designs, control groups, standardized measures, pre/post assessment.
- Analysis of 47 selected studies.
Main Results:
- A subset of school mental health programs demonstrates efficacy for emotional and behavioral problems.
- No programs specifically targeted distinct clinical syndromes.
- Effective implementation strategies include consistent delivery, multi-modal approaches, and curriculum integration.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based school mental health programs can be effective.
- Program sustainability is enhanced by involving stakeholders and integrating services.
- Future research should focus on programs targeting specific clinical syndromes.