BEhavioral Health Stratified Treatment (BEST) to optimize transition to adulthood for youth with (I/DD)

2025

The goal of this study is to see whether a care coordination program that treats depression and anxiety [Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB)care coordination + CHECK program) is better than a care coordination program (MCHB care coordination alone) that refers teens to mental health services in terms of making teens feel healthier, happier, and able to handle future challenges. We will evaluate patient centered outcomes of 1) depression and anxiety symptomatology and episodes 2) adaptive functioning and health 3) transition readiness and 4) stakeholder engagement and satisfaction with care coordination services and stakeholder valued moderators of effect at baseline 6, 12 and 24-month assessment points.

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities

Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Specific Groups

National

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