@article{1adc7b4981d04ea4af2c9049e00439ed,
title = "Translating research to support practitioners in addressing disparities in child and adolescent mental health and services in the United States",
abstract = "Despite increased recognition of disparities in youth mental health, racial/ethnic disparities in mental health burden and in mental health service use persist. This phenomenon suggests that research documenting disparities alone has not led to extensive action in practice settings in order to significantly reduce disparities. In this commentary, we present a framework to actively target this research-to-practice gap by describing the development of a resource titled, {"}Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Racial and Ethnic Minority Youth - A Guide for Practitioners.{"} We begin by presenting social justice as the impetus for eliminating disparities and then reviewing current knowledge and efforts aimed at reducing disparities. Subsequently, we describe knowledge transfer frameworks and goals guiding our work. Finally, we detail the steps taken in our approach to translation and implications for subsequent dissemination of this guide. Translation focused on evidence-based information on (a) mechanisms that contribute to disparities, and (b) strategies for providers to address disparities in their work. We reflect on the framework guiding our translation to offer future directions for others interested in bridging research and action.",
keywords = "knowledge translation, mental health disparities, racial/ethnic minority youth",
author = "Valdez, {Carmen R.} and Rodgers, {Caryn R.R.} and Gudi{\~n}o, {Omar G.} and Patricia Isaac and Cort, {Natalie A.} and Manuel Casas and Butler, {Ashley M.}",
note = "Funding Information: The project described was supported by the William T. Grant Foundation (Grant 185884)/ and the American Psychological Association (APA). Funding Information: After receiving support and interest from these key players, we submitted a plan to the William T. Grant Foundation to obtain funding for the project. Specifically, we requested the William T. Grant Foundation provide funding for the purposes of: (a) translating the research information on disparities in children{\textquoteright}s mental health into a practitioner guide using information obtained from discussion groups conducted with psychologists and the expertise of a workgroup of psychologists, and (b) disseminating information on disparities via multiple channels, including online and print resources, social media, professional webinars, and short video clips. We estimated that one third of the costs would support the first purpose of translation, and the focus of this commentary (e.g., time of a working group and a graduate assistant to write the guide for practitioners), while the largest portion of funds would support the second purpose of dissemination of the guide (e.g., print products, webinars, and short video clips). The project received funding from the foundation, and the funds were awarded to the APA{\textquoteright}s Office on Children, Youth and Families. Below we detail the translation of the research report into a practitioner guide. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 APA, all rights reserved.",
year = "2019",
month = jan,
doi = "10.1037/cdp0000257",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "25",
pages = "126--135",
journal = "Cultural Diversity and Mental Health",
issn = "1099-9809",
publisher = "American Psychological Association Inc.",
number = "1",
}