Improving mental health services for youth in schools

Project 3

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-10892063

This study is all about helping schools provide better mental health care for students by encouraging the people who work there to adopt new, effective practices, so that more kids can get the support they need to thrive.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded)
Locations1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10892063 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the delivery of evidence-based mental health practices in schools by motivating providers to change their behavior. It employs a group-based implementation strategy called BASIS, which combines education, motivational interviewing, and social influence techniques to improve clinicians' attitudes and engagement. The goal is to ensure that more students receive high-quality mental health care, ultimately leading to better outcomes for youth. The project builds on previous trials that demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth who are receiving or could benefit from mental health services provided in school settings.

Not a fit: Patients who are not in school or do not require mental health services may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more youth receiving effective mental health services in schools, improving their overall well-being.

How similar studies have performed: Previous trials of the BASIS approach have shown promising results, indicating that similar strategies can effectively enhance clinician engagement and improve treatment delivery.

Where this research is happening

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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