Transition: getting it right for young people.

Getting it right for children, young people and families.

Young people, mental health practitioners and researchers co-produce a Transition Preparation Programme to improve outcomes and experience for young people leaving Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

BACKGROUND In the UK young people attending child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) are required to move on, either through discharge or referral to an adult service, at age 17/18, a period of increased risk for onset of mental health problems and other complex psychosocial and physical changes. CAMHS transitions are often poorly managed with negative outcomes for young people. Bett...

Transition from pediatric to adult services: are we getting it right?

PURPOSE OF REVIEW The transition of healthcare from pediatric to adult settings has become more significant over the past 20 years as the survival of young people with chronic illness and disability has increased and healthcare delivery has become more complex. This review examines the evidence from recent studies and position statements to determine the current issues relating to transition. ...

Getting it right! Enhancing youth involvement in mental health research

BACKGROUND Few studies relating to youth mental health have actively involved young people in the design and conduct of research. AIMS This qualitative study explores the perceptions of young people about involving them in mental health research. METHOD An opportunistic sample of eight young people (aged 14-24 years) from non-statutory mental health organizations was interviewed. Interviews...

Transition from school to adult life for physically disabled young people.

The transition process for young physically disabled people (n = 87) was studied in three districts to determine how it varied between schools, and how it was perceived by the disabled and their carers. The experiences of the young people were compared with guidelines for good practice based on relevant legislation. Results showed that young disabled people experienced a poor handover to adult ...