Using the life course health development model to address pediatric mental health disparities.

Laureen H SmithMarliese D NistChristine A FortneyBarbara WarrenTondi HarrisonShannon GillespieKayla HerbellLisa MilitelloCindy M AndersonSharon TuckerJodi FordMei-Wei ChangChristine SayreRita Pickler

Published in: Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc (2024)

The LCHD model is a perspective to guide and foster new scientific inquiry about the development of mental health outcomes over the life course. The model enables synthesis of mental health, nursing, and public health, linking mental health prevention, risk reduction, and treatment in children.

Keyphrases

mental health
public health
mental illness
healthcare
young adults
risk assessment
quality improvement