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Core values

- **Addresses Societal Needs**: The project focuses on increasing the number of psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, particularly in medically underserved areas, addressing a significant gap in mental health care access[2].
- **Improves Quality of Life**: It aims to enhance mental and behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth, which is crucial for their overall well-being and quality of life[2].
- **Promotes Positive Change**: By integrating mental health services into primary care settings, the project promotes a more holistic approach to health care, which can lead to better health outcomes and reduced health disparities[2].
- **Contributes to Community Well-being**: The project's emphasis on training more mental health professionals and increasing clinical training sites will improve community safety and well-being, especially in rural and underserved areas[2].