Sita Patel, Ph.D. | Improving mental health among newcomer youth through school-based community partnerships
12/05/2022 - Sita Patel, Ph.D. | Improving mental health among newcomer youth through school-based community partnerships
This presentation by Professor Sita Patel at the Palo Alto University and Global Mental Health Fellow for WHO, will share several field examples to illustrate common challenges and best practices for conducting school-based research that aims to better understand and improve newcomer youth mental health. Schools provide an accessible, common ground for the delivery of mental health services for newly arrived immigrant children and adolescents. Given competing demands and limited resources in many schools, it is vital to consider ways to optimize community engagement, youth outcomes, and program longevity.