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Driving Innovation in Youth Behavioral Health

Our research fuels cutting-edge discoveries, strengthens school and community-based interventions, and turns evidence into real-world solutions—driving upstream innovations that improve outcomes for children and families in Oregon and beyond.

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research grants & funding

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Recent Faculty Grant Highlights

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our faculty

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Assistant Professor

Evelyn Cho

Focused on improving access to youth mental health care, Evelyn studies how clinicians implement evidence-based practices in routine care and develops tools to support effective treatment in community settings.

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Professor

Sarah Kate Bearman

Bridging science and practice, Sarah Kate’s research ensures interventions are evidence‑based, practical, and accessible across the complex settings where youth receive care.

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Senior Director

Tara Raines

A school psychologist by training, Tara champions a bachelor’s‑level workforce—and imagines a future where child behavioral health is woven into every classroom and community.

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Assistant Clinical Professor

Katia Duncan

Driven by a commitment to youth and family well-being, Katia brings experience across clinical and community settings along with expertise in trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive supervision.

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Research News

The Ballmer Institute's Executive Director has been recognized among 250 distinguished leaders in academia and beyond for her groundbreaking work in children's behavioral health.
The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health’s annual report shares milestones, research, partnerships, and progress toward building a stronger behavioral health workforce and improving outcomes for children and families.

On a recent episode of the This Is Oregon podcast, Ballmer Institute assistant professor Sunny Bai shares research on family life, parent‑child communication, and practical ways to support children as the school year begins.

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