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Key Challenges and Potential Strategies for Engaging Youth with Lived Experience in Clinical Science.
Alexandra H Bettis1, Rachel A Vaughn-Coaxum2, Hannah R Lawrence3
1Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Summary
Centering youth with lived experience (YWLE) in psychopathology research is crucial for improving youth mental health. This editorial emphasizes integrating YWLE throughout the research process to address key challenges and enhance outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Psychology
- Adolescent Mental Health Research
- Youth Psychopathology
Background:
- Increasing emphasis on community member involvement in clinical science.
- Need for integrating lived experience perspectives in research.
- Focus on improving youth mental health outcomes through research.
Discussion:
- Five key problems arise when adolescent mental health research excludes youth with lived experience (YWLE).
- Strategies are proposed to overcome barriers to youth engagement in clinical science.
- Importance of YWLE involvement from idea generation to dissemination.
Key Insights:
- YWLE perspectives are critical for impactful clinical research.
- Integrating YWLE enhances the relevance and effectiveness of youth mental health studies.
- Addressing barriers is essential for successful youth engagement.
Outlook:
- Call to action for clinical scientists, institutions, and funding agencies.
- Guidance provided for conducting research with YWLE.
- Future research should prioritize YWLE inclusion for better youth mental health solutions.
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