The Primary Mental Health Project (PMHP): Evaluation of current program effectiveness
- 1 June 1979
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in American Journal of Community Psychology
- Vol. 7 (3) , 293-303
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00890693
Abstract
This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Primary Mental Project (PMHP), a program for early detection and prevention of school adjustment problems. Pre- and postprogram assessments were done with 215 primary-grade children seen in PMHP, usig teacher ratings of problem behaviors and competencies, and child-aide ratings of problems. School mental health professionals judged educational and behavioral changes in project children during the year. Significant across-the board improvements were found on all criterion measures. Modest intercorrelations among criterion change estimates suggested that the observed changes were due to program, rather than halo, effects. PMHP children also improved significantly more than matched, retrospective controls.Keywords
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