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Mental health services at selected private schools
Thomas J Van Hoof1, Tierney E Sherwin, Rosemary C Baggish
1Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, PO Box 159, Mystic, CT 06355-0159, USA. tvanhoof@qualidigm.org
The Journal of School Health
|June 15, 2004
Summary
This study examined mental health issues in private school students. Data from 11 Connecticut private schools in 2001-2002 revealed the types and frequency of mental health problems requiring evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Educational Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Private schools serve a substantial portion of US youth.
- These institutions are responsible for student health and well-being.
- A predictable rate of mental health challenges exists among children and adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the need for mental health services in private schools.
- To gather data on the types and frequency of mental health problems in this population.
- To inform the development of targeted school-based mental health programs.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted across 11 private schools in Connecticut.
- Data collected during the 2001-2002 academic year.
- Focused on students who received a formal mental health evaluation.
Main Results:
- Identified the specific mental health conditions prevalent among evaluated students.
- Quantified the frequency of these mental health problems.
- Provided a baseline for understanding mental health needs in private school settings.
Conclusions:
- Data on student mental health problems are crucial for effective school-based interventions.
- Comparative data can offer valuable feedback for program development.
- Private schools require structured approaches to address student mental health needs.