Aligning efforts to achieve equitable mental, emotional and behavioral health and well-being for children and youth

Aligning efforts to achieve equitable mental, emotional and behavioral health and well-being for children and youth

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Author(s):
Gratale, Daniella, author
Ogburn, Joshua, author
Hogan, Laura, (Of Laura Hogan Consulting), author
Gertel-Rosenberg, Allison, author
Contributor(s):
Grantmakers in Health, issuing body.
Nemours Children's Health, issuing body.
Publication:
[Washington, D.C.] : Grantmakers in Health, June 2022
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Adolescent Health -- economics
Child Health -- economics
Child Welfare -- economics
Fund Raising
Health Equity
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
Philanthropic organizations, policymakers, communities and caregivers share a common purpose in striving for conditions that enable children and youth to thrive. Though the COVID-19 pandemic has presented new challenges and exacerbated pre-existing stressors, it has also revealed strengths and resilience within communities. By shining a light on health disparities and the systemic underpinnings of social, racial and economic inequities, the pandemic calls upon leaders and communities to meet the moment with action. In particular, a mental, emotional and behavioral (MEB) health crisis has emerged among children and youth, presenting a significant concern along with an opportunity for improving care and support for children and young people. By aligning actions that elevate community-led voices and solutions, we can accelerate equitable MEB health and well-being for our nation’s children, youth and their caregivers. This report issues a call to action for philanthropic organizations and public-sector partners that are ready to move forward in improving MEB health. It describes existing philanthropic and federal MEB initiatives, based on information gathered from policy scans, interviews, focus groups, and a convening of philanthropic organizations. Finally, it offers a potential portfolio of aligned strategies for private- and public-sector partners to consider.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (14 pages))
NLM Unique ID:
9918521285606676 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9918521285606676