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The potential contribution of intermediary organizations for implementation of school mental health
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posted on 2015-03-17, 00:00 authored by Tim CorcoranTim Corcoran, L Rowling, M WiseQuestions persist regarding implementation of mental health promotion, prevention, and early intervention initiatives in schools. To date, attention has targeted the ‘Whats’ and ‘Hows’ in design and implementation. Ongoing clarification of ‘Who’ the key proponents are working in this space receives less consideration. This paper presents outcomes from a national colloquium involving leaders from organizations committed to school-based mental health practice in Australia. The aim of the colloquium was to introduce the concept of Intermediary Organizations (IOs) examining this for its potential contribution to improved mental health and school improvement. The central challenge for IOs is implementation, that is, assisting in knowledge mobilization connecting research to policy and practice. The colloquium discussion was grounded in an understanding of public value as an organizing principle for improving public sector effectiveness. The participants evaluated the nature, role, and potential contribution of IOs. Three key issues emerged as being central to effective implementation: health promotion and prevention, relational ethics, and evidence-based practice.
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Advances in school mental health promotionVolume
8Issue
2Pagination
57 - 70Publisher
Taylor & FrancisLocation
London, Eng.Publisher DOI
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2049-8535Language
engPublication classification
C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal; C Journal articleCopyright notice
2015, The Clifford Beers FoundationUsage metrics
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