Authors: Erika L. Gustafson, Davielle Lakind, Angela L. Walden, Dana Rusch, and Marc S. Atkins
This study investigates the utility of a school-based mental health service model using community health workers to implement early intervention programs in high poverty urban communities amongst K-4 children and their parents. Findings of this study indicate that CHWs are able to identify and implement mental health interventions for school-aged children and their families.
Link: Engaging Parents in Mental Health Services: A Qualitative Study of Community Health Workers’ Strategies in High Poverty Urban Communities
Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Mental health
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2021
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: No