Disparities in the Implementation of School-Based Mental Health Supports Among K-12 Public Schools.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The authors sought to explore the availability of mental health supports within public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic by using survey data from a nationally representative sample of U.S. K-12 public schools collected in October-November 2021.

Methods

The prevalence of 11 school-based mental health supports was examined within the sample (N=437 schools). Chi-square tests and adjusted logistic regression models were used to identify associations between school-level characteristics and mental health supports. School characteristics included level (elementary, middle, or high school), locale (city, town, suburb, or rural area), poverty level, having a full-time school nurse, and having a school-based health center.

Results

Universal mental health programs

SUBMITTER: Moore S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10719411 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature