Implementation Supports for Improving Identification and Delivery of School-based Mental Health Supports for Middle Schools Students

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA · Sep 13, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different types of training and support can help school staff better understand and address the mental health needs of middle school students. The researchers will work with middle schools using a special screening system called the Early Identification System (EIS) to see how student outcomes improve when staff receive either standard training or more in-depth support through professional learning communities and coaching.

To be eligible for this study, schools must be public middle schools that include grades 6 to 8 and are located in rural areas, towns, or cities. All students and staff at these schools can take part. Participants can expect to engage in training sessions and see how these changes impact the way mental health issues are identified and managed in their school. It's important to note that schools that have used the EIS before or have not had a good response rate in the past will not be included in the trial.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Public middle schools (must include grades 6-8) planning to implement the EIS
• • Located in rural areas, towns, \& suburbs / cities (NCES locales)
• • All children attending the schools and staff employed by the schools are eligible for inclusion
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous use of EIS (i.e., use of all screening data and intervention hub)
• • \<70% response rate on pre-intervention implementation of EIS