Our Research

The BHWET is conducting IRB-approved research studies in partnership with community mental health agencies, schools, first responder orgs, courts, mental health boards, and non-profit organizations. Contact us if you are interested in learning more about our ongoing projects or becoming a Community Research Partner.

Barriers and Facilitators to Job Retention in Mental Health Professions

The purpose of this thematic analysis is to develop a rich description of the barriers and facilitators to job retention for mental health professions in HRSA-defined high need and high demand regions. At this stage in the research, job retention will be generally defined as an organization's ability to prevent employee turnover and increase the number of people who continue to work for the organization

Effects of Interpersonal Education & Practice (IPEP) on Mental Health Prof Identity

The purpose of the project is to understand the effects of Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPEP) training on the development of professional identities in individuals studying in a mental health master’s program. The results of this study will inform mental health educators’ decision on incorporating IPEP in future training programs.

Language Used to Describe Heavy Resource Utilization Patterns

This study seeks to understand the language used to describe the phenomenon of heavy resource utilization. Heavy resource utilization is a pattern of behavior where individuals return to the same social, public, or health service at a rate that is higher than expected. While this phenomenon is common, language used to describe it is inconsistent across organizations and professions. Shared language is known to influence the effectiveness of team work and service provision.

Experiences & Challenges of Parents in Southwest/Central Ohio

The purpose of this thematic analysis qualitative study is to understand the experiences of and challenges to parents living in Southwest and Central Ohio. Results of this study will in form social, public, and health service providers in this region on how to best serve parents. The study seeks to develop a rich and detailed description of the lived experiences of parents in this region

Heavy Resource Utilization of Social, Public, and Health Services in London, OH

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand heavy utilization patterns of social and public resources in London, OH. At this stage in the research, heavy resource utilization will be generally defined as a pattern of behavior where individuals return to the same social, public, or health service at a rate that is higher than expected.

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