The impact of universal mental health screening on stigma in primary schools
The frequency and presentation order of mental health symptom assessments impact children's reports of mental health stigma, underscoring the importance of screening context. Potential screening harms, such as exacerbating self-stigma and secrecy, warrant consideration. Addressing stigma-related barriers is crucial for enhancing mental health care access for children in schools. Trial registration Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12622001114730) https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=384472 Date of trial registration: 12th August 2022.
Authors
- Andrew Mackinnon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0831-9801)
- Annabel Songco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6033-3403)
- Jennifer L. Hudson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5778-2670)
- Joseph Croguennec (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8325-6639)
- Gemma Sicouri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0690-0400)
- Deanna Francis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9962-3934)
- Emma McDermott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8149-6164)
- Abigail Allsop
Institutions
- Black Dog Institute (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00854-5
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 13.84
Funders
- AMP Foundation
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council