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Advancing Research to Action in Global Child Mental Health

Anna E Ordóñez1, Pamela Y Collins2

  • 1Office of Clinical Research, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|September 9, 2015
PubMed

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Most mental and substance use disorders start in youth, causing significant disability. Building global research capacity is crucial for developing effective prevention and early interventions for children's mental health.

Area of Science:

  • Child and adolescent mental health research
  • Developmental psychology
  • Global public health

Background:

  • Mental and substance use disorders frequently emerge in childhood and adolescence, representing a major cause of disability.
  • Complex interactions between genetic, familial, social, and environmental factors influence mental disorder risk and cognitive development.
  • Addressing the global burden of these disorders necessitates enhanced research capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline challenges and resources for strengthening global mental health research capacity.
  • To inform strategies for improving mental health outcomes in children and adolescents worldwide.
  • To emphasize the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based interventions.

Main Methods:

  • The study synthesizes current knowledge on factors influencing child and adolescent mental health.
  • It identifies key challenges in establishing robust mental health research programs globally.
  • It highlights essential resources and collaborative approaches for capacity building.

Main Results:

  • Building global mental health research capacity faces significant challenges.
  • Resources and strategies are available to overcome these obstacles.
  • Strengthening research is vital for advancing prevention and early intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Global collaboration and investment are essential for advancing child and adolescent mental health research.
  • Developing and testing evidence-based interventions require a coordinated global effort.
  • Enhanced research capacity will significantly impact the prevention and treatment of mental disorders in youth.

Keywords:
AdolescentsChild developmentChildrenGlobal mental health researchGrand challengesResearch capacity building

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