Accelerating Solutions to Improve Access and Quality of Empirically-Supported Practices for Youth Mental Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

This opportunity is a call to action in response to the mental health crisis in the United States, seeking applications to study methods for increasing access to evidence-based interventions and services for youth mental health. The focus areas include optimizing assessment, intervention, and service strategies, addressing workforce shortages, and integrating treatment into settings such as schools and pediatric medicine. The goal is to improve access and quality of mental health care for youth, particularly those in under-resourced areas. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Research on evidence-based interventions and services for youth mental health • Addressing systemic barriers to access and quality of mental health care • Integration of treatment into various settings • Focus on under-resourced areas and vulnerable populations • Clinical trials are optional