J Korean Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry.  2015 Jun;26(2):94-103. 10.5765/jkacap.2015.26.2.94.

2013 Students' Mental Health School-Community Cooperative Model : Management of High Risk Students and Change in Awareness of Mental Health in School

• Kim JA
• Ha KH
• Hong HJ
• Kim HY

• KMID: 2291586
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5765/jkacap.2015.26.2.94

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this study was to examine the results of the 2013 students' mental health school-community cooperative model. This study investigated teachers' awareness of change in school environment and analyzed the follow-up conditions of students.
METHODS
The sample consisted of 55 schools which participated in the 2013 students' mental health school-community cooperative model. Two questionnaires were used : one was composed of items about mental health resources, school policy and practice, school climate and community referral, and the other was on management of follow-up conditions for high risk students.
RESULTS
First, teachers' awareness regarding school mental health resources, school policy and practice, school climate, and community referral showed positive change. That is, the 2013 students' mental health school-community cooperative model works for improving teachers' interest, awareness and effort regarding mental health. Second, students, who were found by screening test and observation, were managed continually. Most students received follow-up interventions at school, and half of the students were referred to a specialized institution such as a mental health clinic, Wee center, personal counseling center, community welfare center, and so on.
CONCLUSION
This study was a preliminary research, therefore follow-up studies are required in order to accomplish the 2013 students' mental health school-community cooperative model.

Keyword

Mental Health; High Risk Students; Awareness about School Environment

MeSH Terms

Climate
Counseling
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Mass Screening
Mental Health*
Referral and Consultation
Surveys and Questionnaires