Families and Youth

In this section, Families and Youth, you will be provided with helpful tips and links to resources you can use to help build an evidence-based culture. This information will help you learn how to advocate for scientifically-proven practices that match your goals for treatment.

Family-driven and youth-guided treatment principles are highlighted throughout the following sections. The importance of including families and youth in treatment decisions and mental health policy is emphasized throughout this Resource Guide. All parties, including families, practitioners and administrators (local, state), must work together to drive change and truly transform children's mental health.