Children with SED and their families in an urban public mental health system: characteristics, needs, and expectations

Article Abstract:

This article provides an evaluation of urban mental health services for severely emotionally disturbed children. The authors examine the impact on the families and the benefits to the children receiving treatment, and argue that enhancing mental health services with recreational activities and after school programs help the children and take pressure off of the families.

Psychological aspects, Recreation, Mentally ill children, After school programs

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The Ohio scales: practical outcome assessment

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This article provides an evaluation of the Ohio Scales, a psychometric tool used to forecast treatment outcomes for children and teenagers receiving mental health services. The authors conclude that initial studies demonstrate that the Ohio Scales is a valid and effective tool, however, they suggest more studies be conducted.

Problem children

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Factors predicting attrition within a community initiated system of care

Article Abstract:

The authors examine reasons and attempt to identify characteristics for attrition from mental health service programs. Topics include psychiatric problems, quality of services, and treatment adherence.

Statistical Data Included, Research, Case studies, Behavior disorders in children, Childhood mental disorders, Emotional problems of children, Childhood emotional problems, Child psychotherapy, Child residential care facilities, Attribution (Social psychology) in children, Childhood attribution

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