Implementing and Maintaining School‐Based Mental Health Services in a Large, Urban School District

Jennings, Jenni; Pearson, Glen J.; Harris, Mark

doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2000.tb06473.x

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“…For example, providing mental health services for students identified by SBHC staff as having high scores on measures of psychosocial impairment resulted in a 50% decrease in absences from school (Gall et al, 2000). Students in a large urban school district who received school-based mental health services had a 32% reduction in absences from school (Jennings, Pearson, & Harris, 2000). Students in an alternative high school who used the SBHC were absent less frequently than students who did not use the SBHC (McCord, Klein, Foy, & Fothergill, 1993).…”

Section: School-related Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 90%

“…Another study found that students' involvement in SBHC services had a positive effect on the number of credits completed and on students' academic aspirations (Warren & Fancsali, 2000). Students in a large urban school district who received school-based mental health services had a 95% decrease in disciplinary referrals and a 31% decrease in failing course grades (Jennings et al, 2000). Similarly, school disciplinary referrals were decreased during a dropout prevention program run by an SBHC (Witt et al, 1999).…”

Section: School-related Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 96%

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The school‐based health center as a resource for prevention and health promotion

Brown

Bolen

2007

Psychology in the Schools

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The importance of school‐based health centers (SBHCs) in overall prevention and health promotion programming is growing as they become increasingly common in schools. SBHCs can improve access to comprehensive physical and mental health services for children and families, and make a significant contribution to universal prevention efforts in schools. Partnering with school‐based health centers in the overall prevention and health promotion programming provides an opportunity for school psychologists to broaden their impact on the entire school population. This article describes the role and primary functions of SBHCs and how these centers can provide important prevention and health promotion services for children and adolescents. Research regarding SBHCs' primary prevention outcomes is also reviewed with the goal of providing school psychologists the necessary background to work collaboratively with SBHCs. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Section: School-related Outcomesmentioning

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Section: School-related Outcomesmentioning

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The school‐based health center as a resource for prevention and health promotion

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Bolen

2007

Psychology in the Schools

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“…Alternative school students who used the services of a SBHC were twice as likely to stay in school and graduate than students who did not use the center (McCord, Klein, Foy, & Fothergill, 1993). Students in a large urban school district who received school-based mental health services had a 95% decrease in disciplinary referrals, a 31% decrease in failing course grades, and a 32% reduction in absences from school (Jennings, Pearson, & Harris, 2000).…”

Section: Academic Benefitsmentioning

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School‐based health centers: Strategies for meeting the physical and mental health needs of children and families

Brown

Bolen

2003

Psychology in the Schools

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School-based health centers are fast becoming a part of mainstream health care in the United States. The centers provide enhanced access to comprehensive physical and mental health services for children and families. Although originally established in urban areas, they can also have a significant impact on service delivery for children in rural and suburban areas. This manuscript describes the role and primary functions of school-based health centers, describes several important issues in developing and implementing the centers, and reviews the effectiveness of services provided through school-based health centers. School psychologists are in an excellent position to provide leadership for the establishment of school-based health centers. Participation in school-based health services delivery enables school psychologists to expand their role and broadens both their client population and the range of services.

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“…27,[51][52][53] When mental health services are offered in SBHCs, students' access to mental health services is improved and communication is facilitated between students, school personnel, SBHC staff, and parents. 24,54,55 In Dallas, medical services decreased school absences by 50% among students who had 3 or more absences in a 6-week period, and students who received mental health services had an 85% decline in school discipline referrals. 55 In North Carolina, students who used SBHCs were significantly more likely to stay in school and to graduate or be promoted than did students who did not use SBHC services.…”

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“…24,54,55 In Dallas, medical services decreased school absences by 50% among students who had 3 or more absences in a 6-week period, and students who received mental health services had an 85% decline in school discipline referrals. 55 In North Carolina, students who used SBHCs were significantly more likely to stay in school and to graduate or be promoted than did students who did not use SBHC services. This was especially true for African American male students, who were 3 times more likely to stay in school.…”

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School-Based Health Centers and Pediatric Practice

2012

Pediatrics

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School-based health centers (SBHCs) have become an important method of health care delivery for the youth of our nation. Although they only represent 1 aspect of a coordinated school health program approach, SBHCs have provided access to health care services for youth confronted with age, financial, cultural, and geographic barriers. A fundamental principle of SBHCs is to create an environment of service coordination and collaboration that addresses the health needs and well-being of youth with health disparities or poor access to health care services. Some pediatricians have concerns that these centers are in conflict with the primary care provider' s medical home. This policy provides an overview of SBHCs and some of their documented benefits, addresses the issue of potential conflict with the medical home, and provides recommendations that support the integration and coordination of SBHCs and the pediatric medical home practice. Pediatrics 2012;129:387-393 BACKGROUNDAccording to the most recent national census of school-based health centers (SBHCs) conducted by the National Assembly on School-Based Health Care, 1 almost 2000 SBHCs are operating in 48 states and territories of the United States, with 57% located in urban communities, 16% in suburban communities, and 27% in rural communities. Approximately 33% of SBHCs are located in high schools, 24% are located in elementary or middle schools, and 43% are located in alternative schools or schools with a combination of grade levels. As SBHCs become more prevalent, pediatricians and other health care providers should be familiar with the role of SBHCs in providing primary care and preventive services to school-aged youth. In addition, it is critical that health care providers working in SBHCs are aware of the importance of supporting the medical home and coordinating care with other primary care providers in the community.The provision of health services in schools is not a new concept; rather, it was pioneered by pediatric and nursing health professionals to address common pediatric health challenges.2,3 Schools already provide several critical health services, including triage and management of medical emergencies; medication delivery; services for youth with special health care needs; referral of common health problems, such as injury, asthma, and behavioral and emotional difficulties; and health screenings (such as vision and hearing screenings). [4][5][6][7] SBHCs are an expansion of these school health services. SBHCs evolved during the 1970s and 1980s and were promoted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which continues its support by funding The Center for COUNCIL ON SCHOOL HEALTH KEY WORDS school-based health centers, school health services, medical home ABBREVIATIONS SBHCs-school-based health centersThis document is copyrighted and is property of the American Academy of Pediatrics and its Board of Directors. All authors have filed conflict of interest statements with the American Academy of Pediatrics. Any conflicts have been resolved thro...

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Implementing and Maintaining School‐Based Mental Health Services in a Large, Urban School District

Cited by 69 publications

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The school‐based health center as a resource for prevention and health promotion

The school‐based health center as a resource for prevention and health promotion

School‐based health centers: Strategies for meeting the physical and mental health needs of children and families

School-Based Health Centers and Pediatric Practice

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