2024
Improving School Mental Health via National Learning Collaboratives With State and Local Teams: Components, Feasibility, and Initial Impacts
Bohnenkamp J, Robinson P, Connors E, Carter T, Orenstein S, Reaves S, Hoover S, Lever N. Improving School Mental Health via National Learning Collaboratives With State and Local Teams: Components, Feasibility, and Initial Impacts. Evaluation & The Health Professions 2024, 47: 402-419. PMID: 39604109, DOI: 10.1177/01632787241288850.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSchool mental healthLearning collaborativeMental healthEffective quality improvement strategiesSchool mental health promotionSchool mental health systemsEvidence-informed best practicesYouth mental health crisisHealth quality improvementMental health promotionLearning collaborative modelNational learning collaborativeQuality improvement strategiesMental health supportMental health systemHealth System ChangeUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineMental health crisisAdolescent mental healthHealth promotionHealth supportHealth systemSchool of MedicineTreatment servicesQuality improvementImplementation Science in School Mental Health: A 10-Year Progress Update and Development of a New Research Agenda
Lyon A, Connors E, Lawson G, Nadeem E, Owens J. Implementation Science in School Mental Health: A 10-Year Progress Update and Development of a New Research Agenda. School Mental Health 2024, 16: 1013-1037. DOI: 10.1007/s12310-024-09731-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSchool mental healthMental healthImplementation scienceImplementation strategiesImplementation research prioritiesImplementation research questionsImplementation research agendaIntervention redesignPromote student well-beingDe-implementationPromote implementationStudent well-beingStudy designResearch agendaHealthImplementation effortsResearch prioritiesWell-beingResearch questionsPersistent gapProfessional developmentPractice fidelityProgress reviewSchoolCoachingThe State School Mental Health Profile: Findings from 25 States
Orenstein S, Yarnell J, Connors E, Bohnenkamp J, Hoover S, Lever N. The State School Mental Health Profile: Findings from 25 States. Journal Of School Health 2024, 94: 443-452. PMID: 38321623, DOI: 10.1111/josh.13442.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health profilesHealth profileSchool mental health systemsSchool mental healthMental health agenciesMental health systemService provisionState-level leadershipData collection periodMixed methods resultsStaffing shortagesHealth systemMental healthHealth agenciesMulti-method processPerceived impactPrimary barrierTechnical assistanceLeadership teamPolicy developmentStates respondentsSystematic documentationCollection periodServicesSources of funding
2023
Advancing School Mental Health Quality Through National Learning Communities
Orenstein S, Connors E, Fields P, Cushing K, Yarnell J, Bohnenkamp J, Hoover S, Lever N. Advancing School Mental Health Quality Through National Learning Communities. Issues In Clinical Child Psychology 2023, 215-231. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20006-9_15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSchool mental healthCommunities of practiceNational learning communityLearning communityType of LCNetwork of peersProfessional networksStakeholder collaborationSuccessful collaborationTeam satisfactionMental health qualityEngagement strategiesCollaborationMental healthClear frameworkKey lessonsCollaborative improvementPracticeMental health systemStructured approachStakeholdersQuality improvementLearningCommunityLessons
2022
Addressing the Child Mental Health State of Emergency in Schools—Opportunities for State Policy Makers
Cummings JR, Wilk AS, Connors EH. Addressing the Child Mental Health State of Emergency in Schools—Opportunities for State Policy Makers. JAMA Pediatrics 2022, 176: 541-542. PMID: 35344000, PMCID: PMC9177507, DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.0094.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvaluating Strategies to Promote Effective, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration in School Mental Health
Bohnenkamp J, Patel C, Connors E, Orenstein S, Ereshefsky S, Lever N, Hoover S. Evaluating Strategies to Promote Effective, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration in School Mental Health. Journal Of Applied School Psychology 2022, 39: 130-150. PMID: 37207133, PMCID: PMC10195065, DOI: 10.1080/15377903.2022.2077875.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental healthMultidisciplinary team collaborationMental health promotionStudy-Act cyclesMultidisciplinary team membershipSchool district teamsQuality improvement changesContinuous quality improvement strategiesQuality improvement strategiesSchool mental healthHealth promotionTreatment servicesEarly interventionMultidisciplinary teamPlan-DoTeam performanceTeam membershipCoordinated servicesImprovement changesMost improvementHealthFull continuumTeam collaborationCurrent studyDistrict teams
2018
The Mental Health Training Intervention for School Nurses and Other Health Providers in Schools
Bohnenkamp JH, Hoover SA, Connors EH, Wissow L, Bobo N, Mazyck D. The Mental Health Training Intervention for School Nurses and Other Health Providers in Schools. The Journal Of School Nursing 2018, 35: 422-433. PMID: 30033797, PMCID: PMC7036278, DOI: 10.1177/1059840518785437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStudent mental healthSchool nursesMental health training interventionStudent mental health concernsProfessional development processSchool nurse practiceMental health contentSchool health providersEvidence-based mental health practicesEducational outcomesService trainingHealth contentMental health interactionsMental health practiceHealth providersSchoolsMental health needsNurses' practiceAdditional trainingTraining interventionMental health concernsStudy findingsMental healthTrainingStakeholder-driven process
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
2015
Evidence-Based Assessment in School Mental Health
Connors E, Arora P, Curtis L, Stephan S. Evidence-Based Assessment in School Mental Health. Cognitive And Behavioral Practice 2015, 22: 60-73. DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2014.03.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvidence-based assessmentMental health servicesSchool mental healthChild mental health servicesMental healthOngoing quality improvement effortsClinical assessment toolMental health settingsQuality improvement effortsRegular administrationClinician levelClinical progressClinical careResponse rateHealth settingsSMH cliniciansHealth servicesClinical settingCliniciansProgram managersOngoing assessmentQualitative themesAssessment toolNational sampleManagement considerationsStrategies for Integrating Mental Health into Schools via a Multitiered System of Support
Stephan SH, Sugai G, Lever N, Connors E. Strategies for Integrating Mental Health into Schools via a Multitiered System of Support. Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 2015, 24: 211-231. PMID: 25773320, DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2014.12.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSchool mental health servicesSystems of supportStudent supportEducation systemMental health promotionAcademic settingsCommunity partnersSchoolsMental health supportBest practicesFull continuumMental health interventionsMental healthHealth supportIntegrating Mental HealthMental health servicesHealth promotionHealth servicesHealth interventionsSupportChallengesPracticeRespective resourcesService challengesHealth
2013
A learning collaborative approach to training school-based health providers in evidence-based mental health treatment
Stephan S, Connors E, Arora P, Brey L. A learning collaborative approach to training school-based health providers in evidence-based mental health treatment. Children And Youth Services Review 2013, 35: 1970-1978. DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.09.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCollaborative approachMental health workforce developmentLearning collaborative approachClinical training opportunitiesCurrent case exampleEvidence-based practiceCollaborative care settingsChild mental health careLeader interviewsWorkforce developmentMental health careQualitative dataTraining opportunitiesHealth workforce developmentChild mental healthSchoolsHealth providersEvidence-based mental health treatmentsCommunity mental health settingsMental healthCollaborative care modelPediatric primary careChart review dataQuality improvement dataMental health services
2012
Key priorities, challenges and opportunities to advance an integrated mental health and education research agenda
Stephan S, Brandt N, Lever N, Acosta-Price O, Connors E. Key priorities, challenges and opportunities to advance an integrated mental health and education research agenda. Advances In School Mental Health Promotion 2012, 5: 125-138. DOI: 10.1080/1754730x.2012.694719.Peer-Reviewed Original Research