Perceptions of rural school mental health services: a focus group study
Published: 2018-5-18
Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Abstract
Abstract The presence of emotional or behavioural disorders has an impact on academic achievement. Access to behavioural health services is a challenge, particularly in rural communities. School-based mental health services have been recognised as an effective means of addressing the needs of students with emotional or behavioural disorders. This qualitative focus group study explored the service needs, gaps, and barriers to mental health services. Themes related to time, space, family engagement, and education for teachers and caregivers emerged from the focus groups.
Faculty Members
- Kimberly S van Vulpen - Department of Social Work, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
- Teresa F Simmons - Department of Social Work, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
- Amy D Habeger - Division of Behavioral Health, Nemours/AI DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Themes
- Impact of emotional and behavioral disorders on academic achievement
- Family engagement in mental health support
- Barriers to accessing mental health services
- Education and training for teachers and caregivers
- Access to behavioral health services
- Challenges in rural mental health service delivery
- Effectiveness of school-based mental health services
- Service needs and gaps in mental health services