Educator Perspectives of Early Childhood Mental Health: A Qualitative Study in Colorado

Autor/inn/en	Stein, Rachel; Russell, Courtney E.
Titel	Educator Perspectives of Early Childhood Mental Health: A Qualitative Study in Colorado
Quelle	In: School Mental Health, 13 (2021) 4, S.845-855 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Stein, Rachel)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1866-2625
DOI	10.1007/s12310-021-09454-6
Schlagwörter	Mental Disorders; Preschool Children; Early Intervention; Depression (Psychology); Anxiety; Clinical Diagnosis; Preschool Teachers; Knowledge Level; Teacher Attitudes; Etiology; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Health Services; Barriers; Mental Health + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mental illness; Geisteskrankheit; Pre-school age; Preschool age; Child; Children; Pre-school education; Preschool education; Vorschulalter; Kind; Kinder; Vorschulkind; Vorschulkinder; Vorschulerziehung; Vorschule; Angst; Erzieher; Erzieherin; Kindergärtnerin; Wissensbasis; Lehrerverhalten; Ätiologie; Psychiatrische Symptomatik; Health service; Gesundheitsdienst; Gesundheitswesen; Psychohygiene
Abstract	Mental health problems in early childhood (e.g., depression, anxiety) have a similar prevalence as for older individuals, with 10-15% of preschoolers meeting criteria for clinical diagnosis. Research has shown that intervention to support mental health in early childhood is important to mitigate later problems. However, early intervention is predicated on early identification; by the time young children encounter specialists (e.g., psychologists), problems are often severe. Early childhood educators have the potential to identify mental health concerns in young children. Yet, little is known about early childhood educators' understanding of early childhood mental health, necessitating pilot research. The present study used focus groups to better understand early educator's perceptions of young children's mental health. Participants identified four primary themes that guide their understanding: causes of mental health problems, observable signs of mental health problems, knowledge of mental health supports, and barriers to mental health supports. Implications and suggested future directions are also explored. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01