ERIC Number: EJ1218434
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 33
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1537-7903
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Languishing Students: Linking Complete Mental Health Screening in Schools to Tier 2 Intervention
Moore, Stephanie A.; Mayworm, Ashley M.; Stein, Rachel; Sharkey, Jill D.; Dowdy, Erin
Journal of Applied School Psychology, v35 n3 p257-289 2019
Despite innovations in the screening and early identification of students who may benefit from school mental health services, many schools struggle to link screening to intervention decisions, particularly at the Tier 2 level. Universal complete mental health screening, which measures strengths along with risk factors, is a strength-based approach that enables identification of students who do not report active mental health risk yet have limited psychosocial strengths. These languishing students are ideal candidates for Tier 2 interventions. Using a case study to link screening to intervention, the present article describes a contemporary approach to complete mental health screening, identify candidates for Tier 2 intervention, select appropriate interventions, and monitor student outcomes. Implications and challenges for school psychologists are discussed.
Descriptors: Mental Health, Screening Tests, Early Intervention, Decision Making, School Health Services, At Risk Students, Health Promotion, Physical Health, Identification, Coping, Student Welfare, Wellness, Program Implementation, Student Needs, Student School Relationship, Evaluation Methods, College School Cooperation, Partnerships in Education, College Faculty, Graduate Students, Administrators, High School Students, Behavior Problems, Emotional Problems, Child Behavior, Rating Scales, Questionnaires, Evidence Based Practice, School Psychology, Parents, Counselors, School Counselors
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (DHHS/NIH)
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Identifiers - Location: California
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Behavior Assessment System for Children
Grant or Contract Numbers: T32MH10943602