Innovations in Design and Utilization of Measurement Systems to Promote Children's Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Health
Innovations in Design and Utilization of Measurement Systems to Promote Children's Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Health

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2015-08-21

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 0309367514

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Many measurement systems to monitor the well-being of children and guide services are implemented across the community, state, and national levels in the United States. While great progress has been made in recent years in developing interventions that have been shown to improve the cognitive, affective, and behavioral health of children, many of these tested and effective interventions have yet to be widely implemented. One potential reason for this lag in implementation is a need to further develop and better utilize measures that gauge the success of evidence-based programs as part of a broad effort to prevent negative outcomes and foster children's health and well-being. To address this issue, the Institute of Medicine Forum on Promoting Children's Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Health held a workshop in Washington, DC, on November 5-6, 2014. The workshop featured presentations on the use of data linkage and integration to inform research and practice related to children's cognitive, affective, and behavioral health; the use of quality measures to facilitate system change in health care, classroom, and juvenile justice settings; and tools developed to measure implementation of evidence-based prevention programs at scale to support sustainable program delivery, among other topics. Workshop presenters and participants discussed examples of innovative design and utilization of measurement systems, new approaches to build on existing data systems, and new data systems that could support the cognitive, affective, and behavioral health and well-being of children. This report summarizes the presentation and discussions of the event.

Opportunities to Promote Children's Behavioral Health
Opportunities to Promote Children's Behavioral Health

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2015-11-20

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0309377773

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was signed into law in 2010, has several provisions that could greatly improve the behavioral health of children and adolescents in the United States. It requires that many insurance plans cover mental health and substance use disorder services, rehabilitative services to help support people with behavioral health challenges, and preventive services like behavioral assessments for children and depression screening for adults. These and other provisions provide an opportunity to confront the many behavioral health challenges facing youth in America. To explore how the ACA and other aspects of health care reform can support innovations to improve children's behavioral health and sustain those innovations over time, the Forum on Promoting Children's Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Health held a workshop on April 1-2, 2015. The workshop explicitly addressed the behavioral health needs of all children, including those with special health needs. It also took a two-generation approach, looking at the programs and services that support not only children but also parents and families. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions of this workshop.

Health Promotion in the Schools
Health Promotion in the Schools

Author: Joseph E. Zins

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780866563031

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Abstract: A collection of 11 papers is devoted to various aspects of health promotion in schools, a rapidly growing, important aspect of school-based services. The papers present informative and instructional information about innovative approaches to facilitating physical and emotional well-being. Topics include: challenges and opportunities in health promotion; a practical, effective school health promotion initiative+ the role of the school in reducing adolescent cigarette smoking; a specific school health program for promoting general well-being; strategies for promoting child and adolescent mental health; stress management education in schools; the effect of divorce on child health; a health promotion program for school employees; a substance abuse precaution program; and the role of interdisciplinary teams in promoting physical and mental health. Future school health program needs also are discussed. (wz).

Implementing Evidence-Based Prevention by Communities to Promote Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Health in Children
Implementing Evidence-Based Prevention by Communities to Promote Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Health in Children

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2017-07-14

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 0309456479

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Communities provide the context in which programs, principles, and policies are implemented. Their needs dictate the kinds of programs that community organizers and advocates, program developers and implementers, and researchers will bring to bear on a problem. Their characteristics help determine whether a program will succeed or fail. The detailed workings of programs cannot be separated from the communities in which they are embedded. Communities also represent the front line in addressing many behavioral health conditions experienced by children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Given the importance of communities in shaping the health and well being of young people, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop in June 2016, to examine the implementation of evidence- based prevention by communities. Participants examined questions related to scaling up, managing, and sustaining science in communities. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

Frontiers in Public Health: Editor’s pick 2022-23
Frontiers in Public Health: Editor’s pick 2022-23

Author: Paolo Vineis

Publisher: Frontiers Media SA

Published: 2024-11-01

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 2832553893

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Welcome to our Editor’s Pick collection for Frontiers in Public Health, showcasing a curated selection of the most impactful and innovative articles in the field. These articles were specially hand-picked by our Field Chief Editor, Professor Paolo Vineis, of Imperial College London. This compilation highlights the breadth and depth of contemporary public health research, featuring studies that address pressing global health challenges and propose practical solutions. We have categorized the selected articles into 8 categories for ease of readership: Aging and Chronic Diseases; Child and Maternal Health; Environmental Health and Climate Change; Infectious Diseases; Implementation Science and Experimental Studies; Health Inequalities and Social Determinants of Health; Mental Health and Emerging Public Health Issues. Each chosen article not only advances scientific understanding but also underscores the importance of evidence-based practices and policies in improving population health. We are proud to present this diverse array of research that not only reflects the current state of the field but also aims to inspire further inquiry and innovation. 2022 and 2023 were landmark years for the journal, which saw tremendous growth and interest in open access. Our goal is to spotlight the exceptional work of our authors, foster readership and innovation through our open-access principles, and extend our gratitude to our Editorial Board for their persistent dedication and teamwork.