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Date created
2013-03-26
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Abstract
Canada urgently requires a population health approach to children’s mental health—promoting health and preventing disorders, in addition to providing treatment. Underpinning this approach, indicators could enable population monitoring, thereby informing ongoing public investments. To investigate potential
indicators for British Columbia, we developed a comprehensive population health framework, established selection guidelines, reviewed data sources, and identified sample indicators. While 15 survey and administrative sources yielded 90 indicators, there were significant imbalances in coverage of the framework. To create truly comprehensive children’s mental health indicators, we therefore recommend collecting new data, enhancing existing data sources, and evaluating existing programs.
indicators for British Columbia, we developed a comprehensive population health framework, established selection guidelines, reviewed data sources, and identified sample indicators. While 15 survey and administrative sources yielded 90 indicators, there were significant imbalances in coverage of the framework. To create truly comprehensive children’s mental health indicators, we therefore recommend collecting new data, enhancing existing data sources, and evaluating existing programs.
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Identifier
DOI: 10.7870/cjcmh-2013-003
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Publication title
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Document title
Creating Comprehensive Children's Mental Health Indicators for British Columbia
Date
2013-03-26
Volume
32
Issue
1
First page
9
Last page
27
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Yes
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