Vanderbilt University · Social ScienceHeinrich Wellness Lab
Carolyn Heinrich · Nashville, Tennessee
Research Focus
Dr. Carolyn Heinrich's lab focuses on understanding the role of school-based health centers (SBHCs) in addressing children's mental health and educational outcomes. By using a rich dataset that includes health and education records, the research aims to assess how effective these centers are and identify ways to improve their services, especially for vulnerable populations. The lab seeks to bridge gaps in knowledge about SBHCs by exploring their operations and the mechanisms that lead to better health and education outcomes for children.
school-based health centerschild mental healtheducation outcomeslongitudinal studiesmixed methods research
Research Aims
5AIM 01Assess the effectiveness of school-based health centers in improving child mental health.
AIM 02Identify mechanisms through which SBHCs influence educational outcomes.
AIM 03Document the operations and services of SBHCs in various contexts.
AIM 04Analyze disparities in access to mental health services among children.
AIM 05Disseminate findings to inform policies and improve SBHC strategies.
Skills the Lab Values
data analysisquasi-experimental designsurvey developmenthealth policy researchprogram evaluation
Output against the department
Publications193top 34% of dept.26th of 77
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Citations6.3ktop 35% of dept.27th of 77
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