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Transforming Mental Health Service Delivery in Schools: Recommendations for Implementation of a Cross-System
Tali Raviv1,2,3, Mira Snider4, Saadia Elahi4,5
1Center for Childhood Resilience, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. traviv@luriechildrens.org.
To address youth mental health needs, this study integrated school and public health services in Chicago. Collaboration identified service gaps and opportunities for a coordinated system.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Education Policy
- Behavioral Health Services
Background:
- Alarming rise in youth mental health issues necessitates improved service delivery.
- Existing community mental health services face capacity limitations.
- Urgent need for collaboration between education and health sectors for student well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a cross-sector approach for integrating behavioral health services in Chicago schools.
- To establish a coordinated, city-wide school mental health service system.
- To identify gaps and opportunities for inter-sectoral efficiency.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a comprehensive landscape analysis.
- Included literature reviews, service agreement reviews, surveys, interviews, and listening sessions.
- Engaged key stakeholders from public health, education, and community mental health sectors.
Main Results:
- Identified significant gaps and opportunities for improved efficiency between sectors.
- Established a foundational collaborative relationship between the Chicago school district and the department of public health.
- Developed pilot implementation plans for an integrated system.
Conclusions:
- Cross-sector collaboration is crucial for effective school mental health service delivery.
- A coordinated approach can address youth mental health needs more efficiently.
- Recommendations are provided for leaders to promote integrated behavioral health systems.
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