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Evaluation of mental health consultation in child care centers
Alkon, Abbey, 2003
Early Childhood Education Journal, 31(2), 91-99

An analysis of the influences of four mental health consultation models on 25 San Francisco child care centers to enhance children’s emotional lives and social abilities, and to strengthen child care center staff’s capacity to work with children who have difficult behaviors

Reports & Papers

Integrating early childhood mental health consultation with the pyramid model
Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children, November 2009
Tampa, FL: Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children.

A discussion of the role of early childhood mental health consultation (ECMHC) in the implementation of the Pyramid Model for promoting social and emotional competence of infants and young children

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What works?: A study of effective early childhood mental health consultation programs: Executive summary
Duran, Frances, August 2009
Washington, DC: Georgetown University, Center for Child and Human Development.

A summary of a study of the components of effective early childhood mental health consultation programs, based on case studies of 6 programs, an online scan of all state early childhood mental health consultation activities, and a meeting of experts

Executive Summary

What works?: A study of effective early childhood mental health consultation programs
Duran, Frances, August 2009
Washington, DC: Georgetown University, Center for Child and Human Development.

A study of the components of effective early childhood mental health consultation programs, based on case studies of 6 programs, an online scan of all state early childhood mental health consultation activities, and a meeting of experts

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Mental health consultation in early childhood classrooms
Bernzweig, Jane, September 2009
Zero to Three, 30(1), 47-51

An exploration of the dynamics between mental health consultants and early childhood program directors in the context of mental health consultations in early childhood classrooms and program settings, based on interviews with a small number of program directors

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Early childhood mental health consultation: A systematic approach to improving teacher sensitivity through ongoing professional development
Virmani, Elita Amini, 2009
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of California, Davis

An investigation of a 3 year course of mental health consultation and a study of its relationship to change in teacher sensitivity over 7 assessment periods between the Spring 2005 and Spring 2008 from 141 early childhood teachers serving economically disadvantaged 3- and 4-year olds in Arkansas

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Mental health consultation in child care centers: Data Trends, April 2004 #96
Portland State University. Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health, 2004
Retrieved June 1, 2009, from http://www.rtc.pdx.edu/PDF/dt96.pdf

A discussion of mental health consultations in early childhood settings

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The evidence base for mental health consultation in early childhood settings: Research synthesis addressing staff and program outcomes
Brennan, Eileen M., November 2008
Early Education and Development, 19(6), 982-1022

An overview of 26 studies on the influence of mental health consultancy services on global quality of early childhood settings and the abilities of staff in the promotion of children’s social development and the management of problem behaviors

Literature Review

Early childhood mental health consultation
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, [n.d.]
Nashville, TN: Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning.

An overview of early childhood mental health consultation and research examining its effectiveness

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Characteristics of effective mental health consultation in early childhood settings: Multilevel analysis of a national survey
Green, Beth L., Fall 2006
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 26(3), 142-153

A survey-based evaluation of necessary characteristics of effective mental health consultation services in early childhood programs using a nationally representative sample of early childhood educators, mental health professionals, and Head Start staff and directors

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Mental health services in Head Start
Frey, Andy, July 2008
NHSA Dialog, 11(3), 173-177

Arguments for a broader definition of mental health services in Head Start programs, and a discussion fo the role of mental health consultants

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Promoting mental health in child care settings: Caring for the whole child
Collins, Raymond C., 2003
Zero to Three, 23(4), 39-45

An examination of key elements in the coordinated delivery of quality mental health services within the context of child care, including: access to mental health consultants to support caregivers; individualization of services; and training and professional development of child care and mental health providers

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Linking mental health and child care and early education services: A Key Topic Resource List
Child Care & Early Education Research Connections, July 2007
New York: Child Care & Early Education Research Connections

A compilation of selected Research Connections resources focused on links between child mental health and child care and early education services, including works on mental health consultation in child care and early education and mental health services in Head Start/Early Head Start, with a summary of issues addressed in the literature

Bibliographies

Promoting social and emotional development in young children: The role of mental health consultants in early childhood settings
Donahue, Paul J., 2001
In The Kauffman Early Education Exchange: Vol. 1, No. 1. Set for success: Building a strong foundation for school readiness based on the social-emotional development of young children (pp. 64-79). Kansas City, MO: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

An investigation into the links between children’s mental health and their social and emotional development, and the proposal of a model for the collaboration of preschools and mental health providers

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Understanding integrated mental health services in Head Start: Staff perspectives on mental health consultation
Green, Beth L., 2004
NHSA Dialog, 7(1), 35-60

A study of the perceptions of Head Start directors and staff regarding the link between well integrated mental health consultants in service delivery and program management, and level of general program functioning and staff expertise

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Mental health consultation services in community based early childhood settings: A survey of preschool teachers
Elias, Carlita F.R., 2004
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Hartford, Hartford, CT

A descriptive study of mental health consultation services in community-based child care settings, examining service availability, preschool teachers' definitions of problems that would elicit mental health referrals, and teachers' opinions regarding mental health issues related to early childhood

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Mental health consultations in the preschool daycare center
Nelson, Martha Streiff, January 2001
Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 10(1), 45-53

A case study of a 5-year intervention providing the assistance of a mental health consultant to child care workers wishing to enhance their communication skills with each other, with parents, and with children at a not-for-profit child care center

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Mental health consultation in child care and early childhood settings: Opportunities to expand the system of care for children with emotional and behavioral challenges in Florida
Florida. Department of Children and Families, June 30, 2006
Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University, Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy.

An overview of mental health services provided for children through early childhood programs, and a discussion of strategies, funding mechanisms, and policy recommendations to consider for the expansion of such services for children with emotional and behavioral challenges

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IMPACT: Reducing Behavior Problems in Early care and education programs: An evaluation of Connecticut’s Early Childhood Consultation Partnership
Gilliam, Walter S., May 2007
Farmington, CT: Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut.

An overview of results from an evaluation of the effects of the Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP), a statewide system of early childhood mental health consultation (ECMHC) in Connecticut, on classroom quality and teacher-child interactions, teacher instructional beliefs and practices, teacher job stress and satisfaction, and child classroom behavior

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Early Childhood Consultation Partnership: Results of a random-controlled evaluation [Executive summary]
Gilliam, Walter S., May 15, 2007
Unpublished manuscript.

A summary of an evaluation of the effects of the Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP), a statewide system of early childhood mental health consultation (ECMHC) in Connecticut, on classroom quality and teacher-child interactions, teacher instructional beliefs and practices, teacher job stress and satisfaction, and child classroom behavior

Executive Summary

Early Childhood Consultation Partnership: Results of a random-controlled evaluation: Final report and executive summary
Gilliam, Walter S., May 15, 2007
Unpublished manuscript.

An evaluation of the effects of the Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP), a statewide system of early childhood mental health consultation (ECMHC) in Connecticut, on classroom quality and teacher-child interactions, teacher instructional beliefs and practices, teacher job stress and satisfaction, and child classroom behavior

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Improving preschool classroom processes: Preliminary findings from a randomized trial implemented in Head Start settings
Raver, C. Cybele, Q1 2008
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 23(1), 10-26

A test of the impact of the mental health consultants provided to enhance Head Start teachers’ classroom management skills as part of and Chicago School Readiness Project (CRSP)

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Addressing social-emotional development and infant mental health in early childhood systems
Zeanah, Paula D., 2005
(Building State Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Series No. 12). University of California, Los Angeles, National Center for Infant and Early Childhood Health Policy.

A policy report addressing several issues associated with infant mental health (IMH), including organization; delivery of services; and funding and training opportunities

Reports & Papers

Promoting social-emotional development in young children: Mental health supports in early childhood centers
Donahue, Paul J., 2007
In D. F. Perry, R. K. Kaufmann, & J. Knitzer (Eds.), Social & emotional health in early childhood: Building bridges between services and systems (pp. 281-312). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

An examination of strategies to integrate mental health services into preschool settings

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A strength-based, systemic mental health approach to support children’s social and emotional development
Lamb-Parker, Faith, January/March 2008
Infants and Young Children, 21(1), 45-55

Descriptions of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA), and Relationships for Growth (RfG), two strength- and mental health-based interventions used to assist preschool and Head Start teachers create environments which facilitate the social and emotional development of children

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