Preventing Youth from Falling Through the Cracks Between Child/Adolescent and Adult Mental Health Services: A Systematic Review of Models of Care.

Preventing Youth from Falling Through the Cracks Between Child/Adolescent and Adult Mental Health Services: A Systematic Review of Models of Care.
Community Ment Health J. 2017 Feb 20;:
Authors: Nguyen T, Embrett MG, Barr NG, Mulvale GM, Vania DK, Randall GE, DiRezze B
Abstract
Optimizing the transition between child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and adult mental health services (AMHS) is a priority for healthcare systems. The purpose of this systematic review is to: (1) identify and compare models of care that may be used to facilitate the transition from CAMHS to AMHS; and (2) discuss trends and implications to inform future research and practice. Results identified three models of care which move beyond healthcare services and incorporate a broader range of services that better meet the dynamic needs of transition-aged youth. Joint working among providers, coupled with individualized approaches, is essential to facilitating continuity of care.
PMID: 28220340 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Community Mental Health Journal - February 19, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nguyen T, Embrett MG, Barr NG, Mulvale GM, Vania DK, Randall GE, DiRezze B Tags: Community Ment Health J Source Type: research