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Good Enough? Interventions for Child Mental Health: From Adoption to Adaptation-From Programs to Systems
Tina Malti1, Gil G Noam2, Andreas Beelmann3
1a Department of Psychology , University of Toronto.
Developing and implementing psychological interventions for children requires careful adaptation to diverse needs and contexts. Ensuring system readiness is crucial for effective mental health support and innovation.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Mental Health Intervention
Background:
- Examines challenges and successes in psychological intervention development and dissemination for youth.
- Focuses on determining adequate evidence levels for intervention rollout.
- Addresses the need for adapting interventions to developmental and contextual variations.
Discussion:
- Explores the dichotomy between adopting and adapting interventions, including developmental and cultural tailoring.
- Investigates the necessary support systems for ensuring system readiness for mental health interventions.
- Proposes a shift from simple adoption to dynamic adaptation and from programs to collaborative systems.
Key Insights:
- Flexible protocols and strategies are essential for successful adapted interventions.
- Current intervention programs may not be sufficient for achieving true system readiness and innovation.
- Continuous evaluation is needed to determine if interventions are 'good enough' for widespread implementation.
Outlook:
- Highlights the importance of collaborative systems for advancing child and adolescent mental health.
- Suggests future research should focus on creating adaptable and contextually relevant intervention frameworks.
- Emphasizes the ongoing need for innovation in mental health service delivery for young people.
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