Reem M Ghandour, Ashley H Hirai, Kristin A Moore, Katherine Paschall, Doré R LaForett, Elizabeth Reddington, Michael D Kogan
School Readiness Among United States Children: Results From the 2022 National Survey of Children's Health
Academic pediatrics
significant research practice gap area mental health practices interventions schools understanding teacher perspective provide important information contextual influences used bridge research practice gap schoolbased mental health practices purpose study examine teachers perceptions current mental health needs schools knowledge skills training experiences training needs roles supporting childrens mental health barriers supporting mental health needs school settings participants included 292 teachers 5 school districts teachers reported viewing school psychologists primary role aspects mental health service delivery school including conducting screening behavioral assessments monitoring student progress referring children schoolbased community services teachers perceived primary responsibility implementing classroombased behavioral interventions believed school psychologists greater role teaching social emotional lessons teachers also reported global lack experience training supporting childrens mental health needs implications findings discussed