Annotated Bibliography

Shepardson, Robyn L., and Jennifer S. Funderburk. "Implementation of Universal Behavioral Health Screening in a University Health Setting." Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 21.3 (2014): 253-66. ProQuest. Web. 5 Feb. 2015.

Researchers Robyn Shepardson and Jennifer Funderburk from Syracuse University conducted research on implementation of universal behavioral health screening as one way to tackle growing mental/behavioral health issues at university campuses. This paper was particularly unique because of its exploratory focus on determining new ways for administrators and healthcare providers to better serve a student body. In this paper they hypothesize that early identification of behavioral concerns via universal screening techniques could facilitate early treatment and increased usage of mental health centers. Additionally, the researchers do a great highlighting that as of 2014, there are no universities that implement this type of monitoring, and as such the execution of surveys are still in developmental phases. What will be particularly useful for further research was their clarity on the decision points involved in screening, what to screen for, whom to screen, and how to deal with students who test positive.