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Global research priorities for youth mental health
Author(s) -
Mei Cristina,
Fitzsimons Joanna,
Allen Nicholas,
AlvarezJimenez Mario,
Amminger Günter Paul,
Browne Vivienne,
Can Mary,
Davis Maryann,
Dooley Barbara,
Hickie Ian B.,
Iyer Srividya,
Killackey Eóin,
Malla Ashok,
Manion Ian,
Mathias Steve,
Pennell Kerryn,
Purcell Rosemary,
Rickwood Debra,
Singh Swaran P.,
Wood Stephen J.,
Yung Alison,
McGorry Patrick D.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
early intervention in psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.087
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1751-7893
pISSN - 1751-7885
DOI - 10.1111/eip.12878
Subject(s) - mental health , psychological intervention , thematic analysis , psychology , population , medicine , psychiatry , gerontology , qualitative research , environmental health , sociology , social science
Aim Over the past two decades, the youth mental health field has expanded and advanced considerably. Yet, mental disorders continue to disproportionately affect adolescents and young adults. Their prevalence and associated morbidity and mortality in young people have not substantially reduced, with high levels of unmet need and poor access to evidence‐based treatments even in high‐income countries. Despite the potential return on investment, youth mental disorders receive insufficient funding. Motivated by these continual disparities, we propose a strategic agenda for youth mental health research. Method Youth mental health experts and funders convened to develop youth mental health research priorities, via thematic roundtable discussions, that address critical evidence‐based gaps. Results Twenty‐one global youth mental health research priorities were developed, including population health, neuroscience, clinical staging, novel interventions, technology, socio‐cultural factors, service delivery, translation and implementation. Conclusions These priorities will focus attention on, and provide a basis for, a systematic and collaborative strategy to globally improve youth mental health outcomes.

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