Interventions and Treatment Archives - National Wraparound Initiative (NWI)

Beyond Psychotropics: Critical Strategies for Supporting Youth in Foster Care

March 22, 2025 | NWI

This article provides an overview of four clinical features that can be particularly burdensome for foster children and interfere with delivery of effective psychiatric care, as well as guidance on how the child psychiatrist can most appropriately respond to the foster youth’s needs in each scenario.

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New Study of Pediatric Mental Health Boarding

March 22, 2025 | NWI

A new study examines pre- and post-COVID trends in mental health (MH) boarding for pediatric patients seen at US children’s hospitals and to identify demographic and other features associated with prolonged boarding. MH boarding is when a child or youth comes to an emergency room in crisis and needs inpatient psychiatric care, but no beds are available. They may need to await care either in the ER itself or in a medical inpatient unit.

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Single-Session Interventions Effective for Mental Health

March 22, 2025 | NWI

A new review has confirmed that single-session interventions (SSIs) can significantly improve mental health outcomes in both youth and adults. Common in other countries but not the U.S., an SSI is a structured program intentionally designed to provide meaningful support, guidance or treatment in just one meeting, recognizing that many patients may not return for a follow-up appointment.

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Skaters Promoting Youth Mental Health

January 13, 2025 | NWI

This article/recording from National Public Radio features The Skate Mind Project, a program from The New School that leads psychological first aid trainings for skaters.

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The Transformative Power of Investing in Children’s Mental Health

November 3, 2024 | NWI

This article from Forbes provides some impactful examples of how UNICEF and partners are providing mental health and psychosocial support to children and young people in Armenia, Belize, Nepal, Ukraine and other countries.

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Teens’ Mental Health May Improve When They Help Others

September 21, 2024 | NWI

This article from Scientific American reviews evidence showing that volunteering in community programs can reduce youth depression and anxiety.

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High Doses of ADHD Meds Could Trigger Psychosis

September 21, 2024 | NWI

Prescriptions for amphetamine stimulants to treat ADHD have increased significantly in recent years, particularly during the pandemic. Unfortunately, high doses of stimulants like Adderall can increase the risk of psychosis or mania by more than fivefold, a new study finds.

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Children and Youth Resilience Challenge Winners

July 28, 2024 | NWI

Children and Youth Resilience Challenge Winners

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the winners of the HHS Children and Youth Resilience Challenge, a $1 million federal prize competition to identify and elevate promising, community-based initiatives that improve psychological resilience and advance child and youth behavioral health.

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Drug-Free Approaches to Treating Anxiety

June 16, 2024 | NWI

A promising new approach to treat anxiety in teens involves intentional recall of a teen’s fears followed by a “memory reconsolidation updating” protocol.

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What Exactly Is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)?

May 13, 2024 | NWI

Generally, SEL means gaining skills and knowledge in areas like working with others to achieve a common goal, using emotional self-regulation, and maintaining healthy relationships. Students who participate in school-based SEL interventions experience significantly improved prosocial behaviors, academic achievement and peer relationships. This article draws out the connections between SEL and student mental health.

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