Engaging youth voice and family partnerships to improve children’s mental health outcomes

Promoting active participation of families and youth in mental health systems of care is the cornerstone of creating a more inclusive, effective, and responsive care network. This article focuses on the inclusion of parent and youth voice in transforming our mental health care system to promote increased engagement at all levels of service delivery. Youth and parent peer support delivery models, and digital innovation and technology not only empower the individuals involved, but also have the potential to enhance the overall efficacy of the mental health care system.