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The role of state mental health authorities (SMHA) is critical to implementing and sustaining evidence-based practices. This paper describes the seven major tasks of SMHA’s that comprise that role and provides examples from states which have been actively pursuing evidence-based practices.
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Rapp, C.A., Bond, G.R., Becker, D.R. et al. The Role of State Mental Health Authorities in Promoting Improved Client Outcomes through Evidence-Based Practice. Community Ment Health J 41, 347–363 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-005-5008-8
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