Advancing Efforts to Improve Children’s Mental Health in America: A Commentary

Blau, Gary M.; Huang, Larke; Mallery, Coretta

doi:10.1007/s10488-010-0290-3

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“…Systems of care have become the major structure for funding behavioral health services for children in the US (Blau et al, 2010), and are designed to focus on child and family strengths, deliver services that are culturally competent and work to empower the parent and enhance family involvement in services (Stroul and Friedman, 1994). These analyses demonstrate that providing the types of supports and services offered in systems of care with their focus on enhancing the relationship between the youth and their family may protect youth from problematic substance use involvement.…”

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The moderating effect of family involvement on substance use risk factors in adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral challenges

Schlauch

Levitt

Connell

et al. 2013

Addictive Behaviors

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Objective The current study longitudinally examined the moderating effects of family involvement, which previous research has shown to be a protective factor against adolescents’ substance use involvement, on the associations between internalizing and externalizing problems, respectively, and substance use (alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco) and problems in a unique sample of adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems. Method Adolescents (n=4,786) and their parents were assessed at three waves over a one-year period as part of the SAMHSA funded Comprehensive Community Mental Health Initiative (CMHI). Multilevel growth curve models were estimated using Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) to examine the associations between time-varying internalizing and externalizing problems, respectively, and substance use involvement over time as a function of family involvement at baseline Results Results supported the hypothesis that family involvement protects against adolescent substance use involvement by buffering the adverse effects of both internalizing and externalizing problems. Specifically, for alcohol use, family involvement buffered the negative effects of high externalizing problems. For tobacco use, family involvement buffered the negative effects of both internalizing and externalizing problems, respectively. For substance use problems, family involvement buffered the effects of only internalizing problems. Family involvement did not moderate effects of emotional and behavioral problems on marijuana use, however, a significant main effect was observed such that family involvement was negatively related to marijuana use. Conclusions Results suggest that the beneficial effects of family involvement on at-risk adolescents’ substance use involvement are dependent on the type of emotional and behavioral problems the adolescent experiences as well as the type of substance the adolescent uses. Implications for family- and adolescent-focused treatment are discussed.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The moderating effect of family involvement on substance use risk factors in adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral challenges

Schlauch

Levitt

Connell

et al. 2013

Addictive Behaviors

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“…developed for the treatment of ED in schoolaged children. However, even with these efforts, the outcomes reveal that ED continues to be identified as one of the most expensive and prevalent chronic disorders in children (Blau, Huang, & Mallery, 2010). For example, the academic functioning of students with ED reveals significant levels of academic underachievement in all content areas across age categories and educational settings (Trout, Nordness, Pierce, & Epstein, 2003).…”

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Psychometrics and Measurement Invariance of the Emotional and Behavioral Screener

Lambert

Epstein

Ingram

et al. 2014

Behavioral Disorders

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Many students who exhibit behavioral and emotional problems during adolescence often show less severe problems in school in early grades. Screening for these early indicators can help educational professionals direct support to students who are more likely to benefit from increased support. The screening protocol needs to be psychometrically sound, accurate in identifying students at risk, and resource efficient. The present study explored the psychometric properties of a brief behavioral screener-the 10-item Emotional and Behavioral Screener (EBS)-for a sample of 5,109 first-grade students assessed as part of a universal screening process. Confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch measurement techniques were used in conjunction to evaluate the factorial validity, item quality, rating scale functioning, and measurement invariance across gender of the EBS. Results indicated that the EBS has largely strong psychometric properties, with a few notable exceptions: potential multidimensionality, significant differential item functioning across gender, and only moderate differentiation between rating-scale categories (i.e., response options). Limitations and directions for research to clarify some remaining questions about this screening procedure are also discussed.

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“…Information from the current review can be used to inform quality improvement of parent training with minority families. Our findings related to the use of parental interviews and focus groups to develop adaptations fit with the increasing emphasis on involving families in quality improvement efforts in child intervention programs (Blau, Huang, & Mallery, 2010). For example, interviews or focus groups can be conducted to determine parental perceptions of barriers to engagement and potential strategies for intervention improvement.…”

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Systematic Review of Engagement in Culturally Adapted Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior

Butler

Titus

2015

Journal of Early Intervention

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This article reviews the literature reporting engagement (enrollment, attendance, and attrition) in culturally adapted parent training for disruptive behavior among racial/ethnic minority parents of children ages 2–7 years. The review describes the reported rates of engagement in adapted interventions and how engagement is analyzed in studies, methods to develop adaptations, and adaptations that have been implemented. Seven studies were identified. Parental engagement varied across and within studies. Only one study examined whether adaptations improved engagement compared to non-adapted intervention. Frequent methods to develop adaptations were building partnerships or conducting interviews/focus groups with minority parents or community members. Adaptations included addressing cultural beliefs (perceptions of parenting skills), values (interdependence), or experiences (immigration) that affect parenting or receptivity to interventions; ensuring racial/ethnic diversity of interventionists; and addressing cultural relevancy and literacy level of materials. Future research should examine engagement in adapted interventions compared to non-adapted interventions and examine factors (e.g., immigration status) that may moderate impact on engagement.

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Advancing Efforts to Improve Children’s Mental Health in America: A Commentary

Cited by 15 publications

References 14 publications

The moderating effect of family involvement on substance use risk factors in adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral challenges

The moderating effect of family involvement on substance use risk factors in adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral challenges

Psychometrics and Measurement Invariance of the Emotional and Behavioral Screener

Systematic Review of Engagement in Culturally Adapted Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior

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