2022
Advancing mental health screening in schools: Innovative, field‐tested practices and observed trends during a 15‐month learning collaborative
Connors EH, Moffa K, Carter T, Crocker J, Bohnenkamp JH, Lever NA, Hoover SA. Advancing mental health screening in schools: Innovative, field‐tested practices and observed trends during a 15‐month learning collaborative. Psychology In The Schools 2022, 59: 1135-1157. PMID: 35875829, PMCID: PMC9307132, DOI: 10.1002/pits.22670.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSchool districtsStudent mental health concernsSchool-based teamsUniversal mental health screeningStudent developmentMental health concernsTotal studentsSchoolsMental health screeningQuantitative dataMental health needsPractice areaLearningQualitative analysisAverage percentagePragmatic guidancePracticeAdministration processDistrictHealth needsLogistical challengesStudentsQuality improvementFuture directionsTeam
2016
Dissemination and implementation science in program evaluation: A telemental health clinical consultation case example
Arora PG, Connors EH, Blizzard A, Coble K, Gloff N, Pruitt D. Dissemination and implementation science in program evaluation: A telemental health clinical consultation case example. Evaluation And Program Planning 2016, 60: 56-63. PMID: 27685163, DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2016.09.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral health carePediatric primary careHealth careBehavioral health programsImplementation scienceCommunity-based settingsBehavioral health needsHealth consultation programPrimary carePatient outcomesReal-world settingHealth needsHealth programsStrong rationaleClinical programsProgram evaluationProgram evaluation designRural settingsCareProgram evaluation effortsConsultation programFuture evaluationEvaluation designEvaluation effortsSetting
2013
School nurses' perceived prevalence and competence to address student mental health problems
Stephan S, Connors E. School nurses' perceived prevalence and competence to address student mental health problems. Advances In School Mental Health Promotion 2013, 6: 1-15. DOI: 10.1080/1754730x.2013.808889.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStudent mental health problemsSchool nursesStudents' mental health needsPre-service trainingMental health problemsProfessional developmentMental health concernsPerceived CompetenceHealth problemsNational AssociationLevel of comfortCompetenceSpecific problem areasMental health needsExploratory studySpecialty mental health providersHealth concernLimited comfortPrior trainingMental health interventionsMental health providersTrainingHealth needsNursesProblem areas