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Brookman-Frazee, Lauren; Baker-Ericzen, Mary; Stadnick, Nicole; Taylor, Robin – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2012
The community mental health (CMH) system provides treatment for behavioral and psychiatric problems in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Although parent stakeholder perspectives are important to improving care, these perspectives have not been systematically examined for this population in the CMH sector. Twenty-one semi-structured…
Descriptors: Autism, Mental Health Programs, Clinics, Community Health Services
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Olin, S. Serene; Hoagwood, Kimberly E.; Rodriguez, James; Ramos, Belinda; Burton, Geraldine; Penn, Marlene; Crowe, Maura; Radigan, Marleen; Jensen, Peter S. – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2010
We describe the development of a parent empowerment program (PEP) using a community-based participatory research approach. In collaboration with a group of dedicated family advocates working with the Mental Health Association of New York City and state policy makers, academic researchers took an iterative approach to crafting and refining PEP to…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Family Programs
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Keeley, Mary L.; Wiens, Brenda A. – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2008
This study analyzed family influences on treatment refusal in school-linked mental health services (SLMHS). Specifically, it assessed whether levels of family cohesion, conflict, and organization were related to whether a family refused to initiate recommended treatment. Children (N = 133) referred for emotional and behavioral problems and their…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health, Risk
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Jacobs, Anne K.; Roberts, Michael C.; Vernberg, Eric M.; Nyre, Joseph E.; Randall, Camille J.; Puddy, Richard W. – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2008
We examined factors related to treatment responders (n = 35) and nonresponders (n = 16) in a group of 51 children admitted to the Intensive Mental Health Program (IMHP). Children's response to treatment was coded based on their functioning at intake and discharge using total CAFAS scores. Demographic variables, length of treatment, number of…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Emotional Disturbances, Mental Health, Mental Health Programs
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Graves, Kelly N. – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2005
The present study investigated the associations among perceived adherence to the system of care philosophy, changes in internalizing and externalizing behaviors, and consumer satisfaction with services. Participants included 98 families, interviewed at two time points across a one-year period. Hierarchical multiple regressions indicated that the…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Philosophy, Satisfaction
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Watt, Bruce D.; Hoyland, Margaret; Best, Denisse; Dadds, Mark R. – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2007
Children with antisocial, aggressive and disruptive behaviour problems are among the most frequent referrals to mental health services. These young people and their families present with a range of adverse contextual factors and can prove challenging to engage. We examined the characteristics of children with conduct problems, treatment…
Descriptors: Health Services, Behavior Problems, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health
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Nguyen, Ly; Arganza, Girlyn F.; Huang, Larke N.; Liao, Qinghong; Nguyen, Hoang T.; Santiago, Rolando – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2004
This study examined the psychiatric diagnoses and clinical characteristics of the 981 Asian American children enrolled in the first phase of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program. Asian Americans were less likely than non-Asian Americans to receive diagnoses of depression and ADHD and more…
Descriptors: Health Services, Behavior Problems, Mental Health Programs, Community Role