For developmental as well as epidemiological reasons, young people need youth-friendly
models of primary care. Over the past two decades, much has been written about barriers …

Background To compile key strategies from the international experiences to improve access
to primary healthcare (PHC) services in rural communities. Different innovative approaches …

Youth in underserved communities lack access to consistent sources of high-quality health
care. School-based health centers (SBHCs) address this challenge through the provision of …

Background Accessible sexual, reproductive, and mental healthcare services are crucial for
adolescent health and wellbeing. It has been reported that school-based healthcare (SBHC) …

Background Adolescent health needs, behaviours and expectations are unique and routine
health care services are not well geared to provide these services. The purpose of this study …

Studied the effectiveness of a school-based mental health service model, PALS (Positive
Attitudes toward Learning in School), focused on increasing initial and ongoing access to …

Background School-based health centers (SBHCs) are unique health care settings for
school-aged children and adolescents that have been proven to improve access to care …

American Indian adolescents experience higher rates of suicide and psychological distress
than the overall US adolescent population, and research suggests that these disparities are …

Project IMPACT is a collaborative care intervention to assist older adults suffering from major
depressive disorder or dysthymia. Qualitative research methods were used to determine the …

Schools are in a unique position to offer mental health support adapted to the needs and to
the varying situations of children. One way to reach a wide number of children for mental …