Improving mental health treatment for children and adolescents
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This study is all about finding better ways to help mental health services for young people use proven strategies that work, and it’s designed for those who care about improving youth mental health care, like practitioners and community partners.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892060 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBP) in youth mental health services. It aims to develop and refine methods to identify and prioritize factors that affect the successful adoption of these practices. By collaborating with community partners, the project will create practical toolkits that include guidelines and resources to help practitioners effectively implement these strategies. The iterative process involves testing and evaluating these methods to ensure they meet the needs of stakeholders involved in youth mental health care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-21 who are receiving mental health services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving mental health services or are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health treatment quality and outcomes for children and adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in optimizing EBP implementation in various health settings, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weiner, Bryan J. — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Weiner, Bryan J.
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.