MERC Publications
Document Type
Article
Original Publication Date
2024
Date of Submission
July 2024
Abstract
This research brief comes from the MERC Supporting Mental Health in Schools study. Launched in 2021 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study explores research-based strategies for supporting mental health in PK-12 school settings, as well as the emotional and professional capacity of PK-12 faculty and staff in the MERC region to support the social and emotional wellness of their students. This brief shares takeaways from a systematic literature review that highlight the factors that inhibit and support the work of school-based mental health providers, including school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of these professionals, the challenges they face, and the factors that help facilitate their work. It concludes with a series of recommendations for practice, policy, and research.
Recommended Citation
Naff, D., Murphy, J., Javna, A., Aldrich, W., Standish, E., Joy, J., Cross, C., & Saji, S. (2024). Factors that inhibit and support the work of school-based mental health providers. Richmond, VA: Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium.
Is Part Of
VCU MERC Publications
Included in
Counselor Education Commons, Educational Leadership Commons, Educational Psychology Commons, Elementary Education Commons, School Psychology Commons, Secondary Education Commons, Social Work Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons