Improving mental health services in rural schools through remote training.
Development and Pilot Testing of a Remote Training Strategy for the Implementation of Mental Health Evidence-Based Practices in Rural K-8 Schools
This study is working to help kids in rural schools get better mental health support by training school staff to use helpful techniques through online training, so they can provide care to students who need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917169 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing mental health care access for children in rural K-8 schools by implementing evidence-based practices (EBPs) through a remote training strategy. The project aims to equip school personnel, regardless of their prior mental health training, with the necessary skills to effectively deliver mental health interventions using telehealth technology. By integrating these practices into existing school-wide systems like Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the research seeks to improve the quality and availability of mental health services in underserved areas. The ultimate goal is to ensure that children at risk for mental health disorders receive timely and effective support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents attending K-8 schools in rural areas who may be at risk for mental health disorders.
Not a fit: Patients living in urban or suburban areas may not benefit from this research as it specifically targets rural school settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for children in rural areas by increasing access to effective interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing evidence-based practices in school settings can lead to improved mental health outcomes, indicating a promising approach in this context.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eiraldi, Ricardo B — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Eiraldi, Ricardo B
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.