Science for behavioral health systems change: evolving research-policy-public partnerships

Potent partnerships among researchers, policymakers, and community members have potential to produce positive changes in communities on a range of topics, including behavioral health. The paper provides a brief illustrative review of such partnerships and then describes the development and evolution...

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Published in:	Frontiers in public health Vol. 12; p. 1359143
Main Authors:	Southam-Gerow, Michael A, Sale, Rafaella, Robinson, Ashley, Sanborn, Victoria, Wu, Juliet, Boggs, Brianna, Riso, Alana, Scalone, Marrin, Sandman, Ashley
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 13-03-2024
Subjects:	children’s mental health evidence-based programs implementation science partnerships Policy Psychiatry Public Health public mental health system public mental health system children’s mental health partnerships evidence-based programs implementation science
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Summary:	Potent partnerships among researchers, policymakers, and community members have potential to produce positive changes in communities on a range of topics, including behavioral health. The paper provides a brief illustrative review of such partnerships and then describes the development and evolution of one partnership in particular in Virginia. The origin of the partnership is traced, along with its founding vision, mission, and values. Some of its several projects are described, including (a) needs assessment for implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs) pursuant to the Family First Prevention Services Act; (b) statewide fidelity monitoring of key EBPs; and (c) projects to synergize state investments in specific EBPs, like multisystemic therapy, functional family therapy, and high fidelity wraparound. The paper concludes with some themes around which the center has evolved to serve the state and its citizens more effectively.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 Edited by: Sarah Walker, University of Washington, United States Milton "Mickey" Eder, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States Reviewed by: Miya Barnett, University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
ISSN:	2296-2565 2296-2565
DOI:	10.3389/fpubh.2024.1359143