2021
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 13 Urban Public Schools: Mixed Methods Results of Barriers, Facilitators, and Implementation Outcomes
Connors EH, Prout J, Vivrette R, Padden J, Lever N. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 13 Urban Public Schools: Mixed Methods Results of Barriers, Facilitators, and Implementation Outcomes. School Mental Health 2021, 13: 772-790. PMID: 34925633, PMCID: PMC8673910, DOI: 10.1007/s12310-021-09445-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUrban public schoolsPublic schoolsSchool mental health cliniciansSchool-based cliniciansMixed methods resultsMixed methods designStudent needsSchool settingsTF-CBT modelFuture implementation successCognitive behavioral therapyFocus group resultsMethods designPractice outcomesImplementation supportTF-CBTBehavioral therapySchoolsThoughtful considerationYouth ages 3FacilitatorsEvidence-based interventionsMental health cliniciansLifetime trauma exposurePost-traumatic stress disorder
2020
Exploration, Preparation, and Implementation of Standardized Assessment in a Multi-agency School Behavioral Health Network
Connors E, Lawson G, Wheatley-Rowe D, Hoover S. Exploration, Preparation, and Implementation of Standardized Assessment in a Multi-agency School Behavioral Health Network. Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2020, 48: 464-481. PMID: 32940885, PMCID: PMC7965785, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-020-01082-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral health networkStandardized assessmentBroad public health impactHealth NetworkMental health treatment servicesHalf-day trainingPublic health impactMultidisciplinary planning teamImplementation supportClinicians' attitudesOngoing implementation supportClinical utilitySystem-wide trainingTreatment servicesSA useMixed effects modelsSignificant increaseHealth impactsSustainment (EPIS) frameworkCliniciansEffects modelSustainment effortsWidespread implementationQualitative feedbackYears
2016
Advancing Evidence-Based Assessment in School Mental Health: Key Priorities for an Applied Research Agenda
Arora PG, Connors EH, George MW, Lyon AR, Wolk CB, Weist MD. Advancing Evidence-Based Assessment in School Mental Health: Key Priorities for an Applied Research Agenda. Clinical Child And Family Psychology Review 2016, 19: 271-284. PMID: 27730441, DOI: 10.1007/s10567-016-0217-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSchool mental healthEvidence-based assessmentMental healthSchool-based mental health careMental health careImplementation science researchAdolescent mental healthHealth careKey research prioritiesImplementation supportHealthAssessment measuresResearch prioritiesLiterature reviewRelevant literature