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WHAT'S HAPPENING
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"Because young people have a particularly difficult time dealing with new found emotions, it's important we uncover mental health issues early!"

Shelly Crick
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For information on how to start Teen Screen in your school, please contact:

Shelly Crick
scrick@mhat.org
or
(918) 585-1213

THE PROGRAM
 Developed by Dr. David Shaffer of Columbia University, the Columbia TeenScreen Program is an extensive mental health screening tool that utilizes three different mediums to assess students for symptoms of mental health problems.

IMPLEMENTING THE CTS PROGRAM

Ms. Crick plans on helping to expand this program to 5 Tulsa schools this fall.

TO ENROLL YOUR SCHOOL, PLEASE CONTACT US.

 TEEN SCREENING

 3 STAGES OF ASSESSMENT
  • 1) Pencil & paper health questionnaire- students whose results indicate signs and symptoms of distress will be asked to take the computer section.
  • 2) Interactive audio/visual software program- after completing this stage, students who endorse mental health issues will then participate in the interview stage.
  • 3) Interview with a mental health professional. 
    • After completing all three assessment stages, the Columbia TeenScreen Coordinator acts as a case manager, referring students to appropriate organizations or individuals who can assist them.

    WHO IS SCREENED?
    ALL STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SCREENING AND ALL RESULTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL
    Parental permission is required

     CTS SUCCESS STORIES

    BROKEN ARROW  TULSA PILOT PROGRAM
    Dr. Gary Chronister, Director of Student Assistant Services for Broken Arrow Public Schools, helped implement the program in Broken Arrow in previous years.
    "The Columbia TeenScreen Program was a wonderful way for the district to provide a quick and professional screening for mental health issues", said Dr. Chronister. "I would strongly recommend this program to other school districts."    		 Of 93 students screened during the pilot phase of Columbia TeenScreen in Tulsa:
  • 59% of screened students showed signs of mental distress
  • 40 students had suicidal ideations that were endorsed in one of the three evaluation stages.
  • 16 students accepted referrals for further mental health services. 

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