Training for staff of an employment training program to promote mental health discussions and referrals with out-of-school youth, Baltimore, Maryland, 2007

Prev Chronic Dis. 2012:9:E47. Epub 2012 Jan 26.

Abstract

We examined whether mental health training for staff of an employment training program for out-of-school youth aged 16 to 22 years would increase mental health discussions and referrals. We reviewed case files of participants at 1 Baltimore program who enrolled 6 months before (n = 303) and after (n = 263) a 2-day training program. Chi-square analyses indicated increases in the percentage of participants with discussions (1% to 9%, χ(2) = 4.91, P < .05) and referrals (11% to 16%, χ(2) = 5.16, P < .05). Brief, intensive training increased mental health discussion and referrals among job training staff.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Health Services / organization & administration
  • Baltimore
  • Community Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Employment*
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Humans
  • Mental Health / education*
  • Poverty Areas
  • Staff Development*
  • Young Adult