Knowledge Transfer and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Children’s Mental Health

Katherine M. Boydell, MHSc., Ph.D.Health Systems Scientist, Community Health Systems Resource Group

The Hospital for Sick ChildrenAssociate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and

Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto

The emergent trend toward the use of evidence-based practices in children’s mental health services has been steadily gaining recognition and importance in Ontario. Children’s Mental Health Ontario has worked to promote the use of evidence-based practices and to bring relevant, up-to-date information to the field. However, making the right information available is only one piece of the puzzle. The process of transferring knowledge about evidence-based practices and implementing these in our day-to-day work with children, youth, and families is highly complex. We invite you to attend these two presentations to hear what it takes to tackle this important challenge and to participate in developing a regional plan of action.

Monday, December 12, 2005, 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.Child Development Institute, Toronto

Space is limited: RSVP to Lillian at scarpellino@childdevelop.ca by December 2nd, 2005

The Nuts and Bolts of Implementing Evidence-Based PracticesLeena K. Augimeri, Ph.D., Christopher J. Koegl, M.A., and Nicola Slater, N.N.E.B

Centre for Children Committing Offences, Child Development Institute

Knowledge Transfer and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Children’s Mental Health Presentation

1:00 p.m. WelcomeKaren Engel, Executive Director, Yorktown Child and Family CentreCMHO Evidence-Based Practices Committee Chair

1:15 p.m. Knowledge Transfer and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Children’s Mental HealthKatherine M. Boydell, MHSc., Ph.D.Health Systems Scientist, Community Health Systems Resource GroupThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenAssociate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto

2:15 p.m. Gauging Interest in Creating and Sustaining Communities of PracticeFrances Ruffolo, M.A.Children’s Mental Health Ontario

2:45 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m. The Nuts and Bolts of Implementing Evidence-Based Practices: The Experience of the Centre for Children Committing Offences at Child Development Institute. Leena K. Augimeri, Ph.D., Christopher J. Koegl, M.A., and Nicola Slater, N.N.E.BCentre for Children Committing Offences, Child Development Institute

Monday, December 12, 2005, 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.Child Development Institute, Toronto