Feasibility and preliminary outcomes from a pilot study of an integrated health-mental health promotion program in school mental health services

Fam Community Health. 2014 Jan-Mar;37(1):19-30. doi: 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000012.

Abstract

The prevalence of unmet health and mental health needs among youth has spurred the growing consensus to develop strategies that integrate services to promote overall well-being. This pilot study reports on the feasibility and outcomes of a theory-driven, family-focused, integrated health-mental health promotion program for underserved adolescents receiving school mental health services. Parent and adolescent assessments conducted prior to and following the brief, 6-session promotion program showed significant improvements in family support, youth self-efficacy, health behaviors, and mental health outcomes. Clinician reports contributed to a characterization of the feasibility, acceptability, and future recommendations for the integrated program.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Community Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / organization & administration
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Health Services Needs and Demand*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Health
  • Obesity / prevention & control
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Pilot Projects
  • Program Evaluation
  • Rural Population
  • School Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Schools
  • Southeastern United States