Equity in Child Mental Health: Improving Service Access and Outcomes
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Paper/Presentation Title | Equity in Child Mental Health: Improving Service Access and Outcomes |
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Presentation Type | Presentation |
Authors | Krishnamoorthy, Govind |
Year | 2025 |
Conference/Event | University of Southern Queensland Innovations in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing 2025 |
Event Details | University of Southern Queensland Innovations in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing 2025 Delivery In person Event Date 27 to end of 27 Feb 2025 Event Location Toowoomba, Australia Event Venue University of Southern Queensland Event Description A showcase innovative research from UniSQ and the Momentum program, Education Horizon Research Grant recipients, and leading initiatives from across South East Queensland. |
Abstract | Children struggle to access timely and effective mental health care, with the greatest barriers faced by those with complex needs and intersecting identities. Those with complex needs and intersecting identities face the greatest barriers. Schools are well-positioned to close these gaps. This presentation shares findings from a Rotary Health Australia-funded pragmatic trial of Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support (TIBS), a school-based mental health program. We will present evidence of TIBS’ impact on child mental health, learning outcomes, and educator capacity building. The program was delivered through digital resources and university student-led, school-based clinics, making child mental health care more accessible within schools. Findings from this trial informed our research partnership with the Queensland Department of Education, which focuses on building an equity-focused system of support in schools. We will discuss how such approaches can support students with complex needs - improving outcomes and expanding access to mental health care for children. |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420313. Mental health services |
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Byline Affiliations | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/zwx82/equity-in-child-mental-health-improving-service-access-and-outcomes
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