A Statewide Common Elements Initiative for Children's Mental Health.

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Title:	A Statewide Common Elements Initiative for Children's Mental Health.
Authors:	Dorsey, Shannon, Berliner, Lucy, Lyon, Aaron, Pullmann, Michael, Murray, Laura, Lyon, Aaron R (AUTHOR), Pullmann, Michael D (AUTHOR), Murray, Laura K (AUTHOR)
Source:	Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research. Apr2016, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p246-261. 16p. 4 Charts.
Subjects:	Mental illness treatment, Evidence-based psychotherapy, Child psychology, Mental health, Mental depression, Behavior disorders in children, Mental illness, Cognitive therapy, Comparative studies, Research methodology, Medical cooperation, Research, Research funding, Surveys, Evidence-based medicine, Professional practice, Evaluation research
Abstract:	Many evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for child and adolescent mental health disorders have been developed, but few are available in public mental health settings. This paper describes initial implementation outcomes for a state-funded effort in Washington State to increase EBT availability, via a common elements training and consultation approach focused on four major problem areas (anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and behavioral problems). Clinicians (N = 180) reported significant improvement in their ability to assess and treat all problem areas at post-consultation. Clinicians from organizations with a supervisor-level "EBT champion" had higher baseline scores on a range of outcomes, but many differences disappeared at post-consultation. Outcomes suggest that a common elements initiative, which includes training and consultation, may positively impact clinician-level outcomes and that having "in-house" EBT expertise may provide additional benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Many evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for child and adolescent mental health disorders have been developed, but few are available in public mental health settings. This paper describes initial implementation outcomes for a state-funded effort in Washington State to increase EBT availability, via a common elements training and consultation approach focused on four major problem areas (anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and behavioral problems). Clinicians (N = 180) reported significant improvement in their ability to assess and treat all problem areas at post-consultation. Clinicians from organizations with a supervisor-level "EBT champion" had higher baseline scores on a range of outcomes, but many differences disappeared at post-consultation. Outcomes suggest that a common elements initiative, which includes training and consultation, may positively impact clinician-level outcomes and that having "in-house" EBT expertise may provide additional benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	10943412
DOI:	10.1007/s11414-014-9430-y