The University of Oregon will lead the field in creating and expanding programs designed to support youth well-being through early detection, prevention, and interventions that promote behavioral and mental health, particularly for underserved communities. This centers evidence-based programs and practices that can be deployed at scale across schools and communities to reduce behavioral health disparities and maximize societal impact.

Youth Behavioral and Mental Health Workgroup 

The planning workgroup was charged with developing and delivering recommended strategies, key performance indicators (KPIs), and indicators of success to achieve the overarching goal of accelerating the University of Oregon's impact on the world.

• Laura Lee McIntyre (Chair), Dean, College of Education, Castle-McIntosh-Knight Professor, School Psychology   
• Sarah Kate Bearman, Director of Clinical Training, Ballmer Institute, Professor of School Psychology  
• Wendy Hadley, Director of HEDCO Clinic, College of Education, Professor of Counseling Psychology  
• Maile Hutterer, Department Head and Associate Professor, Art and Art History, College of Design  
• Leslie Leve, Lorry Lokey Chair in Education, Professor, and Department Head, Counseling Psychology and Human Services  
• Kate McLaughlin, Executive Director, Ballmer Institute, Knight Chair and Professor of Psychology  
• Kent McIntosh, Director of Education and Community Supports, Knight Chair and Professor of Special Education  
• Alayna Park, Assistant Professor, Psychology  
• John Seeley, Professor of Special Education and Prevention Science, Senior Advisor to the Ballmer Institute, Associate Dean for Research, College of Education  
• Maureen Zalewski, Director of Child Behavioral Health Training, Ballmer Institute, Professor of Psychology