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Apr
21
12:00 PM12:00
Digital mental health, Implementation Science, Public Libraries, Teens, human-centered design, Community Engagement

CDIAS PSMG: Ashley Knapp

‘The Library Is So Much More Than Books’: Methods Informing the Development and Implementation of a Digital Mental Health Program for Teens Within a Community Setting

Ashley Knapp, PhD
Northwestern University

ABSTRACT:
In the context of a growing teen mental health crisis and long waitlists for specialty care, public libraries are increasingly recognized as critical partners in addressing community health needs. They are trusted, inclusive safe spaces where teens find connection and support, offering quiet refuge for those experiencing mental health challenges. Drawing from the fields of human-centered design, implementation science, and community engagement, this presentation will describe methods informing the iterative development and implementation of a teen digital mental health program in public libraries. This work reflects a six-year partnership with library workers and teen patrons who have shaped each stage of development and implementation.

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May
5
12:00 PM12:00
Digital mental health, Substance Use Disorder, Teens

CDIAS PSMG: Faith Summersett Williams

Project BOSSTT: Bridging Opportunities for Substance Use Screening and Treatment for Teens with Chronic Illness.

Faith Summersett Williams, PhD, MS
Northwestern University

ABSTRACT:
Adolescents with a chronic medical condition (A-CMC) have high rates of risky drinking and drug use and account for the majority of pediatric inpatient hospitalizations. However, A-CMCs are not routinely screened for alcohol use in pediatric inpatient settings, highlighting a major missed opportunity. This mentored research proposal will facilitate the implementation of SBIRT in inpatient units within a large urban pediatric hospital, while providing preliminary data to inform the development of a highly scalable approach that can be used in pediatric hospitals across the country.

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