Under-identification of mental health difficulties (MHD) in children and young people
contributes to the significant unmet need for mental health care. School-based programmes …

BackgroundAlthough school-based programmes for the identification of children and young
people (CYP) with mental health difficulties (MHD) have the potential to improve short-and …

Background Many children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties (MHD)
do not access care, often due to inadequate identification. Schools have a unique potential …

One in eight children aged 5–19 years in the UK suffer from a psychiatric disorder, while
fewer than 35% are identified and only 25% of children access mental health services …

Many school-aged children possessing or displaying characteristics of a mental health
disorder go unidentified and untreated (Flisher et al., 1997; Merikangas et al., 2010; Ringel …

In light of concerning evidence that many young people with mental disorders are not
receiving appropriate mental health intervention, school-based mental health screening has …

OBJECTIVE:: To investigate the feasibility of establishing ongoing, early identification
services for mental health problems in school settings. METHOD:: School counselors and …

Background Assessment of mental health in schools has garnered increased interest in
recent years. Children spend a large proportion of their waking hours in schools. Teachers …

Indicated prevention of mental illness is an important public health concern among youth.
The aim of this study was to establish a European school-based professional screening …

When embedded within a continuum of mental health services including both prevention
and treatment, school-based mental health identification programs can promote improved …