Examining the Role of School Psychologists as Providers of Mental and Behavioral Health Services

Autor/inn/en	Eklund, Katie; DeMarchena, Sarah L.; Rossen, Eric; Izumi, Jared T.; Vaillancourt, Kelly; Rader Kelly, Shawna
Titel	Examining the Role of School Psychologists as Providers of Mental and Behavioral Health Services
Quelle	In: Psychology in the Schools, 57 (2020) 4, S.489-501 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Eklund, Katie)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0033-3085
DOI	10.1002/pits.22323
Schlagwörter	School Psychologists; Role; School Health Services; Mental Health; Prevention; Counseling Services; Counselor Role + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? School psychologist; Psychologists; School; Schools; Schulpsychologe; Schulpsychologin; Psychologe; Psychologin; Psychologen; Schule; Rollen; Schuleingangsuntersuchung; Psychohygiene; Prävention; Vorbeugung
Abstract	The school setting represents the most common setting by which youth receive mental and behavioral health (MBH) services (Farmer et al., 2003, Psychiatr Serv, 54, 60-66). Nevertheless, many school psychologists are not providing MBH services despite the high prevalence of need. Additional research is needed to understand factors leading to these deficits, as well as potential solutions to ameliorate these concerns. The current study surveyed 341 school psychologists across seven states and found current ratios are one school psychologist for every 1,500-2,000 students. Study results suggest school psychologists are providing a half to full day of universal, prevention-oriented MBH services each week whereas more targeted, direct services (e.g., individual or small group counseling) are offered 1-4 hr each week. The school psychologist-to-student ratios also demonstrated a statistically significant and inverse association with the provision of targeted MBH services, with higher ratios resulting in fewer MBH services. Respondents provided potential solutions for how to expand the delivery of MBH services within schools, including increased awareness and support among school and district administrators, as well as access to training and professional development related to MBH services. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01