Evaluating the Computerized Assessment and Referral System (CARS) Screener: Sensitivity and Specificity as a Screening Tool for Mental Health Disorders among DUI Offenders

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Sarah E. Nelson ◽  
Alex LaRaja ◽  
Jamie Juviler ◽  
Pat M. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Referral System ◽  
Computerized Assessment ◽  
Health Disorders

Development and assessment of a community‐based screening tool for mental health disorders among people who inject drugs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sao M. Le ◽  
Philippe Trouiller ◽  
Thi H. Duong ◽  
Thi H. O. Khuat ◽  
Minh K. Pham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
People Who Inject Drugs ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Health Disorders

scholarly journals Accuracy of a Community Mental Health Education and Detection (CMED) Tool for Common Mental Disorders in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merridy Grant ◽  
Inge Petersen ◽  
Londiwe Mthethwa ◽  
Zamasomi P.B. Luvuno ◽  
Arvin Bhana
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Community Mental Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
Health Disorders

Abstract Background: Screening tools for mental health disorders improve detection at a primary health care (PHC) level. However, many people with mental health conditions do not seek care because of a lack of knowledge about mental health, stigma about mental illness and a lack of awareness of mental health services available at a PHC facility level. Interventions at a community level that raise awareness about mental health and improve detection of mental health conditions, are thus important in increasing demand and optimising the supply of available mental health services. This study sought to evaluate the accuracy of a Community Mental Health Education and Detection (CMED) Tool in identifying mental health conditions using pictorial vignettes. Methods: Community Health Workers (CHWs) administered the CMED tool to 198 participants on routine visits to households. Consenting family members provided basic biographical information prior to the administration of the tool. To determine the accuracy of the CMED in identifying individuals in households with possible mental health disorders, we compared the number of individuals identified using the CMED vignettes to the validated Brief Mental Health (BMH) screening tool. Results: The CMED performed at an acceptable level with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.73 (95% CI 0.67 -0.79), identifying 79% (sensitivity) of participants as having a possible mental health problem and 67% (specificity) of participants as not having a mental health problem. Overall, the CMED positively identified 55.2% of household members relative to 49.5% on the BMH.Conclusion: The CMED is acceptable as a mental health screening tool for use by CHWs at a household level.

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