Policy Levers to Promote Access to and Utilization of Children’s Mental Health Services: A Systematic Review

Policy Levers to Promote Access to and Utilization of Children’s Mental Health Services: A Systematic Review

Policy Levers to Promote Access to and Utilization of Children’s Mental Health Services: A Systematic Review

CDC has published an article on the evaluation of policy approaches to increase the use of children’s mental and behavioral health services. The evaluation found that services offered in schools and primary care facilities were used more by families and had a higher rate of satisfaction. Additionally, the article examined policies related to insurance coverage for these services and found these services were becoming more affordable.