Research
Overview
FMHI is the largest behavioral health services research center in the United States. The Institute conducts applied research to improve services and outcomes for individuals with mental, addictive, and developmental disorders. FMHI focuses on some of society's most challenging problems through its research, consultation, and training carried out by the FMHI Affiliates. The Affiliates continue to make major strides in their efforts to secure external funding to support its critical activities. Focused on high impact research, FMHI Affiliates currently have contracts and grants totaling over $20 million with various federal and state entities. More than 50 FMHI Affiliates conduct multidisciplinary research, consistent with their expertise in psychology, psychiatry, economics, criminology, gerontology, anthropology, social work, public health, nursing, and education.
Adult Mental Health
FMHI Affiliates participate in various research studies regarding adult mental health. Some common research themes within the topic are interventions that address substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, policy analyses dealing with adults diagnosed with a mental disorder, homelessness, and community behavioral health.
Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Affiliates conducting research on autism and developmental disabilities are internationally recognized for their research and expertise. CBCS is home to national and state centers such as the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD), the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, the USF Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Learning Academy & the Learning Academy Employment Services, Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA), and the Interdisciplinary Center for Evaluation and Intervention (ICEI).
Child Welfare
There are numerous training and research projects conducted by FMHI Affiliates that focus on child welfare, foster care, mental health services for children in child welfare systems, and policy research related to children and families. Categories include child welfare system and practice improvement, community supports, and facts, figures, and data support on child well-being.
Children's Mental Health Systems of Care
Systems of care provide effective community-based services for youth with or susceptible to a mental health diagnosis. They help both children and their families address any cultural and linguistic needs to live a better