| Title: |
Collaborative Mental Health for Children: Perspectives of School and Clinical Psychologists |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Stephanie D'Costa (ORCID 0000-0003-0368-3807); Patrice Leverett (ORCID 0000-0002-1113-0623); Ashley Colson (ORCID 0000-0002-8230-5347); Andy Garbacz |
| Source: |
School Psychology. 2024 39(4):353-365. |
| Availability: |
American Psychological Association. Journals Department, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. Tel: 800-374-2721; Tel: 202-336-5510; Fax: 202-336-5502; e-mail: order@apa.org; Web site: http://www.apa.org |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
13 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Children; School Psychologists; Clinical Psychology; Psychologists; Trust (Psychology); Cooperation; Psychological Services; Mental Health; School Community Relationship; Partnerships in Education; Attitudes |
| DOI: |
10.1037/spq0000603 |
| ISSN: |
2578-4218; 2578-4226 |
| Abstract: |
There is a need for increased collaboration between mental health providers who work with children and youth to increase continuity of care across settings. While schools can be an optimal location for mental health support, school psychologists often have to work with clinical providers given the increases in youth mental health needs and the shortage of school-based providers. This study used an online survey with a mixed-methods approach to understand the collaboration practices of school and clinical psychologists. A sample of 57 practitioners in the United States were asked to provide their perceptions of the roles of their interagency providers, their collaboration practices, and the benefits or barriers in the collaboration process. Findings indicated differences in providers' perceptions of the quality of assessments conducted and the importance of particular psychological practices to the roles of clinical and school psychologists. Content analysis of open-ended responses found that while providers acknowledge the benefits of collaboration there was distrust among providers. Implications for training programs and future research directions are discussed. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1429897 |
| Database: |
ERIC |