Implementing MH-TIPS: A Growing Need for Mental Health Services for School-Age Children. (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Weaver, Christy; Rogers, Karen; Gomez, Michael; Gilder, Richard; Yoder-Wise, Patricia S.
• Is Part Of: NASN school nurse. Volume 34:Number 1(2019:Jan.)
• Page Start: 25
• Page End: 28
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: mental health -- children -- adolescents -- school nurses -- training -- education; School nursing -- United States -- Periodicals; Health education (Secondary) -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 371.712097305
• DOI: 10.1177/1942602X18789250
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1942-602X

Abstract

The number of children diagnosed with mental and behavioral health issues is increasing each year. Early identification and intervention for these issues are vital to improving long-term outcomes. School nurses are among the frontline healthcare providers for school-age children, screening and coordinating care for multiple physical and mental health conditions. This article describes the implementation of a national mental health online training program at a local district. Outcomes of the implementation project and implications for school nurses are discussed.