This paper analyzes states’ approaches to evidence-based practice implementation in mental health care focusing on the state mental health authorities’ involvement and the overall structure of the states’ mental health systems.   

Isett, K. R., Burnam, M. A., Coleman-Beattie, B., Hyde, P. S., Morriesy, J. P., Magnabosoc, J. L. et al. (2008). The role of state mental health authorities in managing change for the implementation of evidence-based practices. Community Mental Health Journal, 44(3), 195-211. DOI: 10.1007/s10597-007-9107-6. http://www.springerlink.com/content/p2615301u3081840.

Authors: Kimberley Roussin Isett, M. Audrey Burnam, Brenda Coleman-Beattie, Pamela S. Hyde, Joseph P. Morrissey, Jennifer L. Magnabosco, Charles Rapp, Vijay Ganju, Howard H. Goldman