 #152 |
Family Participation in Action: Are Families Actually Involved?
(December, 2007)
Family participation in educational planning is believed to improve the academic success of children with disabilities. It is also a fundamental right of parents and an essential component of special education legislation. This article reports on family perceptions of their participation in educational planning for their children. |
| #151 |
Are Brothers and Sisters a Good Source of Support?
(November, 2007)
This longitudinal study investigated the effects of positive sibling relationships on the mental health of children who experience stressful life events. |
| #150 |
Understanding ADHD: Examining Racial Differences
(September, 2007)
This study identifies several racial differences concerning knowledge about ADHD, its treatment, and services for children with the diagnosis. It finds that African-American parents have less information about ADHD and are less likely to be aware of school-based services for children with ADHD than Caucasian parents. |
| #149 |
What Constitutes Youth Involvement in Systems of Care?
(September 2007)
This qualitative study is among the first to elicit youth perspectives of the benefits of their involvement in systems of care. Results point to the need to increase awareness of ways in which youth can participate.
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| #148 |
The Financial Effects of Parity Laws on Families of Children with Mental Health Care Needs
(August 2007)
This article examines the financial impact of state parity laws on privately-insured families seeking mental health services for their children. |
| #147 |
Why Ethnic Minority Youth Do or Do Not Participate in Youth Programs
(July 2007)
This study sought to better understand the reasons why diverse youth from ethnic minorities-- especially those from economically disadvantaged communities-- do or do not participate in structured youth programs that are associated with positive developmental outcomes.
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| #146 |
Qualities to Look for in Mental Health Consultation for Early Childhood Settings
(July 2007)
This study found that the quality of the relationship between a mental health consultant and Head Start staff is predictive of positive perceived impact on child outcomes. |
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#145
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Balancing Work and Family: Challenge of Parents with Children with Mental Health Disorders
(June 2007)
This study sought to examine the relations among work-family fit, flexibility in work and family arrangements, family support, and quality of parenting and work roles for caregivers who have children with emotional or behavioral disorders. |
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#144
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Barriers to Mental Health Care in Low-Income Mothers
(May 2007)
This qualitative study examines why a sample of low-income mothers with significant mood and anxiety disorders did not seek care despite the fact that their own children were receiving mental health services. |
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#143
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Suicidality and Help-Seeking Behaviors in American Indian Youth
(May 2007)
Three recent articles point to the importance of considering the cultural contexts of suicidality and subsequent help-seeking behaviors in Native-American youth. |
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#142
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Defining the Wraparound Process
(April 2007)
Without a generally accepted description of which activities make up the wraparound process, it is difficult to know whether or not “real” wraparound is being implemented, and it is hard to monitor fidelity for quality assurance and research purposes. This article describes a consensus-building process that was used to develop a description of the activities that constitute the wraparound process for children and adolescents. |
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#141
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The Effectiveness of Strength-Based Treatment for Youth with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders
(March 2007)
This article assesses the effectiveness of strength-based approaches to treating youth with emotional or behavioral disorders, focusing on the importance of practitioner beliefs and attitudes regarding strength-based practice. The influence of fidelity on strength-based treatment is also explored. |
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#140
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The Role of Data Collection and Evaluation in Supporting Systems Change
(March 2007)
Nevada’s success in reforming the state's mental health services offered within the child welfare system shows how research, data collection, and evaluation have the potential to impact not only immediate decisions about how to implement care, but also future considerations and next steps. |
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#139
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The Availability and Accessibility of Transition-to-Adulthood Services for Youth with Serious Mental Health Conditions
(Februay 2007)
This article assesses the availability and nature of transition-to-adulthood service programs in child and adult state mental health systems across the United States . Results from this research emphasize that transition-to-adulthood service programs are lacking in both availability and accessibility, signaling the need for increased awareness and funding to best assist young people with mental illness undergo this transition. |
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#138
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Comparing the Academic, Social, and Behavioral Competences of High School Students with Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disorders
(February 2007)
This article found that students with emotional disturbance scored lower on social and behavioral performance measures than students with learning disabilities. In addition, students with ED scored lower on academic performance as measured by their teachers than students with LD, despite scoring equally well on standardized tests. |
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#137
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Bullying and Victimization among Children with Special Health Care Needs
(January 2007)
This article examines the experiences of bullying in children with various special health care needs. Findings indicate that children with behavioral, emotional, or developmental problems are the most likely to bully and be bullied when compared to other children. |
