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ArticleHealth services research2022

Mental health needs in a large urban school district: Findings from a web-based survey.

Elizabeth Koschmann, Robin Jacob, Katja Robinson, Megan Foster Friedman, Anna Foster, Natalie Rodriguez-Quintana, Jennifer Vichich, Maureen Smith, Hersheena Rajaram

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Article in Health services research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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9 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Elizabeth KoschmannTransforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students (TRAILS), Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Robin JacobYouth Policy Lab, University of Michigan Institute for Social Research and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9938-5718
Katja RobinsonYouth Policy Lab, University of Michigan Institute for Social Research and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Megan Foster FriedmanYouth Policy Lab, University of Michigan Institute for Social Research and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6756-2599
Anna FosterYouth Policy Lab, University of Michigan Institute for Social Research and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Natalie Rodriguez-QuintanaTransforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students (TRAILS), Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Jennifer VichichTransforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students (TRAILS), Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Maureen SmithTransforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students (TRAILS), Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Hersheena RajaramYouth Policy Lab, University of Michigan Institute for Social Research and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
University of Michigan · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo explore the mental health needs of students, and the professional development and support needs of teachers and school health professionals, as a way to foster community engagement and help set priorities for a comprehensive school mental health system in the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD).

settingThe study team surveyed all DPSCD staff in June 2019 and all students in grades 8-12 between October and December 2019. STUDY

designA descriptive study based on anonymous, web-based surveys focused on student trauma exposure and mental health symptoms, student mental health resource utilization, staff burnout, and professional development needs. DATA COLLECTION: All students (grades 8-12) and district staff were eligible to participate; the student survey was made available in six languages. Parents/guardians could opt children out; schools could exclude children unable to complete the survey independently. Student surveys were administered in school; staff surveys were sent via email. PRINCIPAL

findingsThirty-four percent of DPSCD students reported moderate/severe depression symptoms; 22% had seriously considered suicide in the past year. Rates exceed national averages; 37% of students with severe depression and 34% of those with suicidal ideation had not accessed mental health supports. Staff indicated high levels of burnout and substantial interest in learning about self-care strategies or coping with vicarious trauma. Over 75% of teachers and school mental health professionals expressed interest in learning about best practices for supporting students impacted by trauma or mental illness.

conclusionsA large number of DPSCD students are experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and many students who need care are not accessing it. Addressing the mental health needs of students is a high priority for staff, but they need more training and support, as well as support for their own vicarious trauma and high levels of burnout.

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Compassion FatigueMental HealthChildHumansInternetSchoolsStudentsadolescent healthcommunity health planningcommunity mental health servicesneeds assessmentschool mental health servicessurveys and questionnaires

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PMID35243624
PMCPMC9264464
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