Improving mental health services for rural children through teamwork.
Improving access to mental health services for rural youth: Leveraging multidisciplinary teams to enhance implementation of a screening and referral protocol in rural Child Advocacy Centers
This study is looking at how teams at Child Advocacy Centers can better help kids in rural areas who might be facing tough situations by improving how they find and connect them to mental health services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11059199 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to mental health services for children in rural areas who are at risk for maltreatment. It investigates how multidisciplinary teams at Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) can effectively implement screening and referral protocols to identify and address mental health needs. By using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, the study aims to understand team dynamics and develop strategies that improve the implementation of evidence-based practices in these settings. The research will also include a pilot trial to test the effectiveness of these strategies in real-world scenarios.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years living in rural areas who may be experiencing mental health challenges or are at risk of maltreatment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in rural areas or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for rural children by ensuring they receive timely and appropriate care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that multidisciplinary approaches in similar settings can enhance the implementation of mental health services, indicating a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcguier, Elizabeth Ann — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Mcguier, Elizabeth Ann
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.