Rural Schools' Mental Health Needs
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2009Author
Lee, Steven W.
Lohmeier, Jill H.
Niileksela, Christopher Robert
Oeth, Jessica
Publisher
National Association for Rural Mental Health
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Article
Article Version
Scholarly/refereed, publisher version
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Rural schools often can not provide the same access to mental health service as schools in larger population areas can.. Understanding the implications of these sometimes limited services is important in overcoming barriers to adequate services for those in rural areas. This study surveyed a national sample of (n = 80) teachers, administrators, and other school professionals serving rural schools about their perceptions of mental health needs, available services, and barriers to services. The results indicate that respondents perceive needs as generally met, although available services across a variety of areas are not readily accessible. Barriers to meeting those needs include staff turnover rate and lack of funding. Suggestions for addressing these issues are considered.
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This is the publisher's official version. It is also available electronically from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0095970.
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Lee, S. W., Lohmeier, J.H., Nilleksela, C., and Oeth, J. (2009). Rural Schools’ Mental Health Needs. Journal of Rural Mental Health, 33.1, 26-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0095970
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