Based on what you've read in the text, develop a lobbying strategy to present to policy makers regarding key components of a supportive and effective mental health care policy for youth
What will be an ideal response?
• Key components – access to preventative programs for all children and families; may emphasize the cost of lost productivity if society doesn't address children's issues; access to quality and affordable treatment; combating misconceptions about mental health in youth; financial support for quality programs; education of those who come in contact with children – pediatricians, educators, etc. Could also reference the Tolan and Dodge (2005) model – access to mental quality mental health services, prevention provided in primary care settings, focus on high-risk families and children, and emphasis on cultural context and competence.
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