2016
The Relation of Exposure to Traumatic Events and Longitudinal Mental Health Outcomes for Children Enrolled in Systems of Care: Results from a National System of Care Evaluation
Whitson ML, Connell CM. The Relation of Exposure to Traumatic Events and Longitudinal Mental Health Outcomes for Children Enrolled in Systems of Care: Results from a National System of Care Evaluation. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2016, 57: 380-390. PMID: 27222039, DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildChild AbuseChild Abuse, SexualChild, PreschoolCommunity Mental Health ServicesDomestic ViolenceFamily TherapyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInternal-External ControlMaleMental DisordersOutcome Assessment, Health CareProblem BehaviorReferral and ConsultationStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesConceptsBehavioral health systemHealth outcomesChildren's behavioral health systemsMental health service programsHealth trajectoriesTraumatic eventsHistory of exposureHealth service programsRelation of exposureSystems of careMental health trajectoriesMental health outcomesBehavioral health outcomesChild demographic characteristicsExperienced improvementCare EvaluationFunctional impairmentOutcome measuresHealth systemChild's historyDemographic characteristicsStudy sampleChildrenHigh rateOutcomes
2015
The Moderating Effect of Positive Father Engagement and Accessibility on a School-Based System of Care Intervention for Mental Health Outcomes of Children
Bernard S, Whitson M, Kaufman J. The Moderating Effect of Positive Father Engagement and Accessibility on a School-Based System of Care Intervention for Mental Health Outcomes of Children. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2015, 24: 2923-2933. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-014-0096-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health outcomesCare interventionsHealth outcomesCBCL scoresSchool-based systemFather engagementInternalizing behavior scoresWraparound careBehavior scoresSerious emotional disturbanceInterventionEmotional disturbanceScoresCareOutcomesChildrenTotal problemsLasting effectInternalizing behaviorsChildren's accessMonths
2014
The Mediating Role of Parenting Stress for Children Exposed to Trauma: Results from a School-Based System of Care
Whitson M, Bernard S, Kaufman J. The Mediating Role of Parenting Stress for Children Exposed to Trauma: Results from a School-Based System of Care. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2014, 24: 1141-1151. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-014-9922-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProblem behaviorTrauma exposureProtective factorsNegative mental health outcomesLower parental stressFamily-focused treatmentInternalizing problem behaviorsExternalizing problem behaviorsMental health outcomesModifiable protective factorsSerious emotional disturbanceInterpersonal traumaParenting stressTraumatic eventsMediating RoleParental stressFamily factorsEmotional disturbancePath analysisPositive outcomesLatino childrenLow-income familiesSystems of careSchool-based systemChildren's exposure