What are the Concerns of Massachusetts School Nurses in Managing Mental/Behavioral Health Issues in the School Setting?
Background: It is the intent of this research project to investigate what the concerns of school nurses in Massachusetts in managing mental/behavioral health issues in the school setting. This survey will address three specific areas related to school nurse mental/ behavioral health encounters and interventions: current practice, knowledge and opinions related to her/his practice. The results of this study will serve to better address the role of the school nurse in preventing, identifying and treating mental/behavioral health issues in school-aged children.