Exploring a dual-factor mental health screening model with children in grades 5–10.

The dual-factor mental health (DFMH) model posits that mental health comprises two distinct yet interrelated dimensions: psychological distress and psychological well-being. This study used responses to a 10-item measure within a self-report risk survey to explore the prevalence rates and criterion validity of a DFMH screening model based on norm-referenced classifications with a nationally representative sample of U.S. children in Grades 5-10 (