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The Expanded School Mental Health Collaboration Instrument [School Version]: Development and Initial Psychometrics

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This article presents the psychometric properties of the Expanded School Mental Health Collaboration Instrument [School Version] (ESMHCI [SV]), a new measure for assessing ESMH collaboration from the perspective of school-employed professionals. A three-scale instrument (types of collaboration, influences on collaboration, and perceived benefits of collaboration) was initially developed based on theory, findings from focus group interviews, and a review of the literature. Exploratory factor analyses defined a set of factors for each of the three scales. Initial psychometric examination indicates preliminary evidence for validity and internal reliability. Implications for school professionals, policymakers, and researchers are offered.

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    Elizabeth A. Mellin

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Mellin, E.A., Taylor, L. & Weist, M.D. The Expanded School Mental Health Collaboration Instrument [School Version]: Development and Initial Psychometrics. School Mental Health 6, 151–162 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12310-013-9112-6

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