Youth Behavioral and Mental Health
Transforming Youth Mental Health
From teen mental health research to the first bachelor’s degree in child behavioral health in the nation, we are committed to improving well-being in today’s youth.
The University of Oregon is dedicated to supporting youth well-being through early detection, prevention, and behavioral health interventions. Youth mental health challenges have surged over the past decade, resulting in a national crisis in child and teen mental health.
The UO's evidence-based interventions are used in over 25,000 schools and every US state. In 2022, the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health introduced the first undergraduate degree in child behavioral health to expand the workforce of youth mental health specialists. Decades of nationally recognized research from the College of Education and Prevention Science Institute deliver proven strategies to address the child and adolescent mental health crisis.
Improving Youth Well-Being
Through our novel training programs and behavioral interventions, we partner with schools and clinics to address youth mental health challenges.
Supporting Parents and Families
For over 30 years, our Family Check-Up program has provided parenting support and resources to families who need them most.
Sleep and Teen Mental Health
Our researchers are investigating sleep behavior and biology in youth to help them get the rest they need.
Leading the Nation in Youth Mental Health
Through world-class research and training, we are creating behavioral health professionals and programs to improve lives and support today’s youth.
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