The World Health Organization states that half of all mental health conditions begin by age 14. If left unaddressed, these diagnoses often continue into adulthood. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, social isolation, as well as increased the risk of domestic violence and child abuse. School-based behavioral health services are increasingly recognized as valuable for both preventing and treating mental health problems in youth populations. Our research examines how school-based programs can increase access, improve mental health and wellness of youth, and educate school personnel about how to detect and respond to student behavioral health concerns.
Key School-Based Behavioral Health Publications
Iyer P, Parmar D, Ganson KT, Tabler J, Soleimanpour S, Nagata JM. Investigating Asian American adolescents' resiliency factors and young adult mental health outcomes at 14-year follow-up: A nationally representative prospective cohort study. J Immigr Minor Health. 2022 Jul 11. PMID: 35821295.
Soleimanpour S, Geierstanger S, Lucas R, Ng S, Ferrey I. Risk and Resilience Factors Associated With Frequency of School-Based Health Center Use. J Sch Health. 2022 Jul;92(7):702-710. doi: 10.1111/josh.13176. Epub 2022 Mar 5. PMID: 35246989.
Sullivan E, Geierstanger S, Soleimanpour S. Mental Health Service Provision at School-Based Health Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Qualitative Findings From a National Listening Session. J Pediatr Health Care. 2022 Jul-Aug;36(4):358-367. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2021.11.003. Epub 2021 Nov 18. PMID: 35074221; PMCID: PMC8598949.
Hodges M, Guendelman S, Soleimanpour S. Adolescents’ use of school-based health centers and receipt of mental health supports. Children and Youth Services Review. 2021 Jan 1; 120:105700.
Soleimanpour S, Schapiro NA, Faxio A, Brindis CD. A preliminary study examining the validity of brief trauma screening tools for young adolescents in school-based health centers. J Nurs Meas. 2021 04 01; 29(1):53-65. PMID: 33334845.
Schapiro N, Soleimanpour S, Brindis C. Reaching out to youth about trauma: Adolescent rapid screening validation pilot. J Adolesc Health. 2018 Feb 1; 62(2):s14.
Soleimanpour S, Geierstanger S, Brindis CD. Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience: Addressing the Unique Needs of Adolescents. Acad Pediatr. 2017 Sep-Oct;17(7S):S108-S114. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2017.01.008. PMID: 28865641.
Amaral G, Geierstanger S, Soleimanpour S, Brindis C. Mental health characteristics and health-seeking behaviors of adolescent school-based health center users and nonusers. J Sch Health. 2011 Mar;81(3):138-45. DOI: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2010.00572.x.