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Differences in the use of a school mental health program in secondary schools
Carl I Fertman1, Jennifer L Ross
1University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. carl@pitt.edu
Objective:
To examine the use of a school-based mental health program that works to prevent drug and alcohol problems and promote student mental health.
Methods:
Students' presenting concerns, services used, service format and people to whom students were referred for services were investigated. Student use among schools was compared using chi-square analyses.
Results:
The program was highly used, with a range of concerns differentiated by school type. Student concerns, service format, and student referral and follow-up varied significantly.
Conclusion:
Student use is a product of student need, school structure, and mental health educator.