Behavioral and Mental Health
Preventing Youth Suicide National Collaborative
The collaborative is part of Children Hospital Association's ongoing work to address the youth mental health crisis.
Incorporating Mental Health Screenings and Interventions in a Subspecialty Clinic
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital reduced depression and anxiety scores for patients by nearly 65% in a subspecialty clinic.
2024 Policy Priorities for the 118th Congress
Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) advances child health through innovation in the quality, cost, and delivery of care in children’s hospitals and health systems.
Reducing Patient Restraints With Facility Dogs
Dayton Children’s Hospital reduced the odds of physical restraints by 71% with the help of human’s best friend.
The Journey to Universal Suicide Screening in Specialty Care
Children's Wisconsin implemented a two-step suicide screening process to address mental health needs early.
This Certification Course Increased Retention for Behavioral Health Staff and Outcomes for Patients
After developing an in-house certification program, behavioral health staff turnover fell by half, patient restraints decreased by 44%, and employee engagement skyrocketed.
Prevention Through Intervention: A School-Based Behavioral Health Program
A system of behavioral health centers increases access and intervention for students in more than 280 New York schools.
10 Effective Ways to Engage With Schools
Children’s hospitals have expanded their partnerships with schools to support student health and academic success.
3 Ways to Address the Boarding Crisis
Training, staffing, and communication are essential to reducing the number of behavioral health patients waiting for inpatient or outpatient care.
States’ FY 2024 Funding for Pediatric Behavioral Health Initiatives
View our updated FY 2024 Enacted State Budget Pediatric Behavioral Health Tracker with all states’ pediatric behavioral health initiatives included.
