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01-09-2018 | Original Article

Characterizing Intervention Strategies Used in Community-Based Mental Health Care for Infants and Their Families

Authors: Gabriela M. Rodríguez, Dainelys Garcia, Angela Blizzard, Nicole E. Barroso, Daniel M. Bagner

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 5/2018

Abstract

Mental health interventions for infants typically target high-risk groups and can prevent long-term negative outcomes. Despite federal initiatives promoting early intervention, minimal research has examined usual care services for infants, which is important to improve routine care. The current study characterized usual care practices in infant mental health through the adaptation and administration of a provider survey. Providers (n = 126) reported using a wide range of intervention strategies and few intervention programs with varied evidence. Findings can inform future research to identify quality improvement targets of usual mental health care for high-risk infants and their families.

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Quality of research ratings included in the current discussion were based on child outcomes in studies including children aged 0–5 years and averaged, when more than one study was included.

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Title: Characterizing Intervention Strategies Used in Community-Based Mental Health Care for Infants and Their Families
Authors: Gabriela M. Rodríguez
Dainelys Garcia
Angela Blizzard
Nicole E. Barroso
Daniel M. Bagner
Publication date: 01-09-2018
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 5/2018
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-018-0855-0

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