Meaningful Participatory Research in a Multistakeholder Collaboration on Youth Pathways to Care: Implementation and Reflections.

Abstract

The authors of this column describe and reflect on challenges and successes encountered during implementation of a participatory research collaborative focused on the pathways to mental health care for youths and young adults. The collaborative centered development of stakeholder partner-led, small-scale research projects, supported by the academic research team. The column calls for greater investment in research projects that are selected and designed by community stakeholders.