Youth Mental Health First‐Aid: Juvenile Justice Staff Training to Assist Youth with Mental Health Concerns

Anderson, Robert; J, Tréger; Lucksted, Alicia

doi:10.1111/jfcj.12158

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“…They also reported a significant decrease in negative attitudes toward youth with mental health problems. Other studies have found similar outcomes with juvenile justice staff (Anderson et al, 2020), child‐serving professionals such as teachers and child welfare employees (Childs et al, 2020), social work students (Rose et al, 2019), and county workers (Haggerty et al 2019). These positive findings have been found to persist at 3‐ and 5‐month follow‐ups among county workers and social work students, respectively (Haggerty et al 2019; Rose et al, 2019).…”

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Effectiveness of Youth Mental Health First Aid training for parents at school

Marsico

Wang

Liu

2022

Psychology in the Schools

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Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches adults to recognize signs and symptoms of youth mental illness and intervene using a five-step action plan. While studies have examined the effects of the YMHFA on school staff, limited attention has been given to parent trainees in the school setting. The present study examined the outcomes following YMHFA for parents at school using a prepost and 2-month follow-up design. Researchers collaborated with schools to offer six free trainings at no cost to parents. A total of 107 parents participated in the research by completing the pre-and postsurveys. In addition, 64 of them also completed the 2-month follow-up survey after completing the YMHFA training. Analysis of covariances results indicated that following the YMHFA training, parents' mental health literacy, help-seeking intentions, attitudes toward help-seeking, behavioral intentions to use the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) action plan, and confidence in MHFA skills increased significantly. Stigma decreased significantly. All significant changes were maintained at the 2-month follow-up. Participants also provided feedback and suggestions. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes related to beneficial aspects of YMHFA and ways to improve the training for parents at school. Implications for engaging parents in school to support youth mental health are discussed.

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Effectiveness of Youth Mental Health First Aid training for parents at school

Marsico

Wang

Liu

2022

Psychology in the Schools

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“…Despite current challenges to screening for MHC in the juvenile justice setting, there is optimism for future change. For example, a recent study of staff at the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services showed great acceptability of and need for professional training on mental health practices among intake and direct care staff, who usually have the first and most substantial contact with youth (Anderson et al, 2020 ). Relatedly, recent research projects (Aalsma et al, 2019 ) have evaluated implementation strategies, including screening, in the juvenile justice system to improve mental health care.…”

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Multidisciplinary Strategies for Preventing Opioid Misuse and Escalation by Targeting Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions

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We aim to review the association between childhood-onset mental health conditions and increased risk for early substance use including opioid misuse and opioid use disorders (OUD). The association between mental health conditions and opioid misuse suggests youth with mental health conditions may benefit from opioid prevention efforts that concurrently address mental health. To aid in the identification of youth with mental health conditions who could benefit from interventions, we will review opportunities and challenges associated with screening for mental health symptoms or substance use in settings where youth at high risk for mental health conditions present. We will also review how research projects within the National Institutes of Health’s Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Prevention Cooperative are addressing mental health within opioid misuse and OUD prevention interventions for youth.

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“…Furthermore, considerations of who is providing these treatments (e.g., licensed mental health clinicians or front-line JJ staff) are essential for determining the effective implementation of interventions. The ability to train front-line staff in trauma-informed treatments may enhance the efficacy of implementation (Anderson et al, 2020). Given the lack of available therapists trained in trauma-specific treatment and even fewer numbers working in the justice system, training of front-line staff could increase the ability to reach a greater number of justice-involved adolescents.…”

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The effectiveness of PTSD treatment for adolescents in the juvenile justice system: A systematic review.

Baetz

Branson

Weinberger

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Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

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Objective: The objective of this study was to systematically review existing empirical evidence on the effectiveness of trauma-specific treatment for justice-involved adolescents and evaluate the impact of the interventions on the reduction of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, co-occurring mental health symptoms, and juvenile justice-related outcomes. Method: A systematic literature search was conducted using a four-step process. Studies were included if they used a manualized, trauma-specific treatment with at least one control or comparison group and a sample comprised exclusively of justiceinvolved adolescents. Results: In total, 1,699 unique records were identified, and 56 full-text articles were reviewed, of which 7 met the criteria for inclusion. Trauma-specific interventions led to a decrease in PTSD symptoms compared with a control group in four of seven studies, and two studies also demonstrated a reduction in trauma-related depressive symptoms. Finally, juvenile justice-related outcomes were measured in only four studies, with one study finding moderately reduced rates of delinquent behavior and recidivism following trauma-specific treatment. Conclusions: The results from this systematic review suggest that trauma-specific treatment interventions have promising effects for justiceinvolved adolescents. However, the results reveal a dearth of quality intervention research for treating youths with histories of trauma in the justice system. Significant gaps in the literature are highlighted, and suggestions for future directions are discussed. Clinical Impact StatementThis is one of the first known systematic reviews to focus exclusively on the effectiveness of trauma-specific treatments for youths in the juvenile justice system. Trauma-specific treatments are critical to trauma-informed justice practices, yet minimal evidence exists about their effectiveness with this population. Among the seven included studies, trauma-specific treatments significantly reduced PTSD symptoms, co-occurring mental health symptoms, and justice-related outcomes. These findings suggest that trauma-specific interventions can be effectively adapted for use with adolescents in the justice system and improve outcomes beyond PTSD. More research is needed to establish an evidence base across the justice continuum and develop guidelines for the implementation of effective treatments.

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Youth Mental Health First‐Aid: Juvenile Justice Staff Training to Assist Youth with Mental Health Concerns

Cited by 7 publications

References 9 publications

Effectiveness of Youth Mental Health First Aid training for parents at school

Effectiveness of Youth Mental Health First Aid training for parents at school

Multidisciplinary Strategies for Preventing Opioid Misuse and Escalation by Targeting Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions

The effectiveness of PTSD treatment for adolescents in the juvenile justice system: A systematic review.

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