Challenges in conducting family-centered mental health services research

Author(s): Friesen, B. J.

Journal/Book: J Emotional Behav Disord. 1997; 5: 8700 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757-6897. Pro-Ed Inc. 130-137.

Abstract: In this article, the authors provide an analysis of the challenges facing researchers as they respond to the ideas that guide family-centered services and incorporate these themes into research focused on improving services for children with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders and their families, The concept of ''family-centered services'' has emerged only recently as a generally well understood set of practice principles. Traditional approaches to conducting mental health research have not yet responded to the fundamental changes in thinking about service delivery evoked by a family-centered service system. The authors examine the fit between traditional mental health research and family-centered services and provide an introduction to the articles in this special issue.

Note: Article Koroloff NM, Portland State Univ, Reg Res Inst Human Serv, Grad Sch Social Work, POB 751, Portland,OR 97207 USA

Keyword(s): CHILDREN

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