%0 Journal Article
%@ 2561-6722
%I JMIR Publications
%V 7
%N 
%P e55100
%T Digital and Hybrid Pediatric and Youth Mental Health Program Implementation Challenges During the Pandemic: Literature Review With a Knowledge Translation and Theoretical Lens Analysis
%A Lyzwinski,Lynnette
%A Mcdonald,Sheila
%A Zwicker,Jennifer
%A Tough,Suzanne
%+ Department of Paediatrics, Cumming School of  Medicine, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Dr, Calgary, AB, T2N4N1, Canada, 1 403 220 6843, Lynnette.Lyzwinski@ucalgary.ca
%K mental health
%K knowledge translation
%K KT
%K flourishing
%K youth
%K teenagers
%K mindfulness
%K positive psychology
%K telehealth
%K implementation
%K knowledge dissemination
%K pandemic
%K COVID-19
%K service delivery
%D 2024
%7 25.6.2024
%9 Review
%J JMIR Pediatr Parent
%G English
%X Background: The pandemic brought unprecedented challenges for child and youth mental health. There was a rise in depression, anxiety, and symptoms of suicidal ideation. Objective: The aims of this knowledge synthesis were to gain a deeper understanding of what types of mental health knowledge translation (KT) programs, mental health first aid training, and positive psychology interventions were developed and evaluated for youth mental health. Methods: We undertook a literature review of PubMed and MEDLINE for relevant studies on youth mental health including digital and hybrid programs undertaken during the pandemic (2020-2022). Results: A total of 60 studies were included in this review. A few KT programs were identified that engaged with a wide range of stakeholders during the pandemic, and a few were informed by KT theories. Key challenges during the implementation of mental health programs for youth included lack of access to technology and privacy concerns. Hybrid web-based and face-to-face KT and mental health care were recommended. Providers required adequate training in using telehealth and space. Conclusions: There is an opportunity to reduce the barriers to implementing tele–mental health in youth by providing adequate technological access, Wi-Fi and stationary internet connectivity, and privacy protection. Staff gained new knowledge and training from the pandemic experience of using telehealth, which will serve as a useful foundation for the future. Future research should aim to maximize the benefits of hybrid models of tele–mental health and face-to-face sessions while working on minimizing the potential barriers that were identified. In addition, future programs could consider combining mental health first aid training with hybrid digital and face-to-face mental health program delivery along with mindfulness and resilience building in a unified model of care, knowledge dissemination, and implementation. 
%M 38916946
%R 10.2196/55100
%U https://pediatrics.jmir.org/2024/1/e55100
%U https://doi.org/10.2196/55100
%U http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38916946