Project Details
Description
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health of children and adolescents, leading to increased reports of anxiety, depression, irritability, and anger (Panchal, 2023; Samji, 2022; Chen, 2020; Zhou, 2020). For military families, additional stressors such as parental deployment, temporary duty assignments (TDY), and frequent relocations further influence child behavioral health (Cunitz, 2019; Fairbank, 2018; Hisle-Gorman, 2015; Briggs, 2019; Ormeno, 2020).
Timely mental health intervention for children relies on families recognizing the need for care, service availability, and the capacity of primary care providers (PCPs) to deliver initial support and coordinate mental health care (Waid, 2020). However, limited research explores how PCPs manage these needs in primary care settings, where they often serve as the first point of contact for families.
This project aims to examine PCP experiences and identify the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively support children and adolescents with behavioral health concerns, particularly within military families.
Timely mental health intervention for children relies on families recognizing the need for care, service availability, and the capacity of primary care providers (PCPs) to deliver initial support and coordinate mental health care (Waid, 2020). However, limited research explores how PCPs manage these needs in primary care settings, where they often serve as the first point of contact for families.
This project aims to examine PCP experiences and identify the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively support children and adolescents with behavioral health concerns, particularly within military families.
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 1/10/23 → 30/09/28 |
Funding
- Defense Health Agency: $500,000.00