Future Teachers' Confidence and Preparedness to Support Student Mental Health: The Effectiveness of a Virtual Role‐Play Simulation Training
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: ABSTRACT Educators are a major source of referral for student mental health services, yet most have little or no pre‐service preparation in this role. This study examined whether a virtual role‐play simulation training increased the self‐reported ability and willingness of pre‐service teachers to identify and refer students with mental health needs for mental health services. Using a randomized controlled design, undergraduate students ( N = 319) enrolled in 23 teacher education programs were randomized to complete a mental health training, or comparison training. Participants assigned to the mental health training reported greater increases than the comparison group in their preparedness and confidence to support student mental health, as well as placing a higher priority on mental health in their professional role. The training's impact was maintained at 1‐month follow‐up.
Source: Psychology in the Schools
DOI: 10.1002/pits.70127
Authors: Jennifer Greif Green, Yawei Huang, Rachel Oblath, Alexandra Allen‐Barrett, Margaret Carroll, Melissa K. Holt, Kathleen H. Corriveau, Glenn Albright
Language: English
Subfield: Speech and Hearing
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4416430303