Improving mental health treatment for youth in community settings
Optimizing Evidence-Based Practice Implementation for Clinical Impact: the IMPACT Center
This study is working to make sure kids and teens with depression and anxiety get the best mental health care possible in schools and community centers by creating easy-to-use tools for those who help them.
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-10892055 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The IMPACT Center aims to enhance the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for youth mental healthcare in low-resourced community settings, such as schools and community mental health centers. This research focuses on addressing the barriers to effective treatment for common mental health conditions like depression and anxiety among children and adolescents. By collaborating with community stakeholders, the project seeks to develop practical tools and methods that can be easily adopted to improve the delivery of mental health services. The goal is to ensure that more youth receive the high-quality care they need, ultimately leading to better mental health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-21 who are experiencing mental health challenges, particularly in low-income and ethnically diverse populations.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 0-21 or those who do not have access to community mental health services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective mental health treatments for youth in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that optimizing the implementation of evidence-based practices can lead to improved mental health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dorsey, Shannon — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Dorsey, Shannon
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.