The growing mental health crisis among children and youth highlights the urgent need for care models that are effective, accessible, and responsive. According to the CDC, 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 12-17 reported having unmet mental healthcare needs, underscoring a system-wide need to expand access to support, and deliver care that is meaningful and personalized.
By embedding routine feedback and progress tracking into clinical practice, Measurement-Based Care (MBC) gives providers greater insight into what’s working in treatment, what’s not working, and empowers families to be active participants in care, driving improved outcomes across diverse mental health settings. Our upcoming webinar, Advancing Child & Youth Behavioral Health with Measurement-Based Care, will explore the mechanisms behind MBC’s success in these settings, in addition to providing implementation guidance for organizations interested in it’s adoption.
Ahead of the session, we’d like to introduce one of our expert panelists, Dr. Jeff Capobianco, Senior Consultant at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, who will join the session to share his perspective on applying evidence-based practices to drive sustainable, system-wide change.
Meet Dr. Jeff Capobianco
With over 30 years of clinical, administrative, and healthcare research experience, Dr. Jeff Capobianco has become a nationally recognized leader in advancing integrated care models through evidence-based practices. His work spans the design and implementation of strategies that bring together primary care, substance use treatment, and mental health services for both children and adults.
As a Senior Consultant at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Dr. Capobianco helps healthcare organizations, state Medicaid agencies, hospital systems, and county health departments adopt innovative and sustainable models of care. By leveraging approaches such as Lean Six Sigma, Adaptive Leadership, and learning communities, he drives large-scale transformation that embeds evidence-based practices at every level of care.
Dr. Capobianco earned his PhD in Program Evaluation from Wayne State University, practicing as a master’s level licensed clinical psychologist in the State of Michigan. He served as a Research Investigator at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, where he continues to teach part-time, and as Director of Research and New Program Development at a mental health managed care organization.
Throughout every role, he has worked to ensure healthcare systems adopt practical, evidence-informed approaches that improve access, equity, and outcomes for the individuals and families they serve.
About the National Council for Mental Wellbeing
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is a nonprofit association that works to make mental wellbeing a reality for everyone. Representing a network of more than 3000 organizations across the United States, the Council provides training, advocacy, and consulting services that strengthen mental health and substance use care systems.
From shaping policy to equipping providers with the tools needed to improve care delivery, the National Council plays a vital role in expanding access to evidence-based services. Through their various initiatives, the Council helps organizations develop integrated, sustainable approaches that drive better outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
We’re excited to have Dr. Capobianco share his expertise on how MBC can strengthen child and youth mental health services in our upcoming webinar on September 30th at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT.
Register now: Advancing Child & Youth Behavioural Health with Measurement-Based Care
