Improving mental health care for children through effective team strategies
Center for Team Effectiveness to Accelerate EBP Implementation in Children's Mental Health Services
This study is all about finding better ways to provide mental health support for kids by creating new team-based approaches that make it easier for schools and doctors to help children and teens get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11091481 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the delivery of mental health services for children by developing and testing innovative team-based strategies. It aims to bridge the gap between evidence-based practices and routine care in various public systems, including schools and pediatric healthcare. By leveraging organizational team effectiveness research, the project seeks to create tools and methods that improve the quality and accessibility of mental health care for children and adolescents. The initiative will involve collaboration among experts in mental health, implementation strategies, and computer science to ensure comprehensive support for children's mental health needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-20 who require mental health services, particularly those with conditions like ADHD and autism.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 0-20 or do not require mental health services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality and accessibility of mental health services for children and adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in team effectiveness in other fields, such as military and business, has shown success, suggesting potential for similar advancements in children's mental health care.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brookman-Frazee, Lauren — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Brookman-Frazee, Lauren
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.