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The article discusses how public health system can be developed for child and adolescent mental health services. According to the authors, public health system is relevant in child mental heath care as the problems of children are related to their social interactions and genetic predispositions. The authors examine various barriers to the public mental care system, including resource limitations, limitations in mental health policy, and inequity in access to services.

The article discusses how the interrelation between psychiatric research and mental health care system reforms in the U.S. can be improved. It highlights various issues discussed at the conference titled "Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Issues and Solutions," held in September 2009. It offers suggestions including federal funding for collaboration of research with mental health policy, developing sabbatical programs, and creating an information network of research and practice.