Date of Award:

8-2026

Document Type:

Dissertation

Degree Name:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department:

Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling

Committee Chair(s)

Brian N. Phillips

Committee

Brian N. Phillips

Committee

Trenton J. Landon

Committee

Sophia D’Agostino

Committee

Michelle McKnight

Committee

Jessica L. Koltz

Committee

Tyler L. Renshaw

Abstract

A significant number of children and youth are currently experiencing poor mental health. School counselors work with all students and are in a position to provide support to students experiencing mental health challenges. School counselors can also identify what may hinder children and youth from accessing mental health resources in their communities. This study explores how many school counselors engage in mental health counseling, how school counselors view their roles in addressing student mental health, and what barriers they perceive as keeping children and youth from accessing mental health and behavior services.

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