More than Just Training

Our Approach to Implementation
Bringing new mental healthcare practices into real-world settings requires more than just training. It demands a systematic and scientific approach to ensure they are adopted effectively and sustained over time.

Our work is grounded in Implementation Science, the study of how to close the gap between what is known to be effective and what is actually done in practice. We go beyond simple training to address the social, organizational, and behavioral factors that can either help or hinder the successful adoption of new methods.

Our Model: Beyond Training
At the Penn Collaborative, we partner with organizations to go beyond simple training. We have developed a flexible, evidence-based model that ensures long-term success by:

• Assessing Readiness: Working with providers to understand their readiness for change.
• Addressing Barriers: Identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks to success.
• Integrating Practices: Weaving new practices into an organization’s existing policies and procedures.
• Planning for Sustainability: Developing strategies to ensure new practices are maintained over time.

For more on how we put this model into practice, please explore our foundational work with the Beck Community Initiative and our latest research highlights.