Teachers' Attitude and Feelings of Self-Efficacy Toward Student Mental Health Needs

Abstract

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. The purpose of this quantitative survey study is to examine elementary, middle, and high school teachers' sense of self-efficacy and attitudes toward mental health needs. The results indicate a statistically significant positive correlation between teachers' attitudes and self-efficacy toward effecting change for students with mental health needs. OTs are well suited to help teachers address mental health needs of students in their classroom. Primary Author and Speaker: Yan-hua Huang Additional Authors and Speakers: Patricia Ling, Yola Lin, Rianna Wong, Megan Lee, and Michelle Wong