Systemic change

Why Systemic Change is Needed in Children’s Mental Health Care

Children’s hospitals must evolve to provide more accessible, effective, and compassionate mental health care. Systemic change ensures that services are designed with and for the young people they serve and are delivered with consistent quality care.

• Centering Lived Experience – Involving youth and families leads to better, more responsive care.

• Improving Access – Reducing wait times, stigma, and barriers ensures timely support.

• Integrating Care – Treating mental and physical health together leads to better outcomes.

• Advancing Innovation – Adapting to research and best practices improves long-term impact.

• Collaboration Matters – True change happens when young people, families, and professionals work together.