Differences in the use of a school mental health program in secondary schools.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the use of a school-based mental health program that works to prevent drug and alcohol problems and promote student mental health.


METHODS
Students' presenting concerns, services used, service format and people to whom students were referred for services were investigated. Student use among schools was compared using chi-square analyses.


RESULTS
The program was highly used, with a range of concerns differentiated by school type. Student concerns, service format, and student referral and follow-up varied significantly.


CONCLUSIONS
Student use is a product of student need, school structure, and mental health educator.
Fertman
Carl I
CI
University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. carl@pitt.edu
Ross
Jennifer L
JL
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010414:Pennsylvania; D012572:School Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control