The Provision of Mental Health Support for Young People in Care
Duration: 16 mins
Publication Date: 1 Dec 2023
Next Review Date: 1 Dec 2026
DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25576
Description
Alice Phillips discusses data analysis of social care records to examine the provision of mental health support for young people in care.
Learning Objectives
1. The relationship between being in care and the likelihood of experiencing mental health difficulties.
2. Gender difference in terms of accessing services.
3. The barriers and challenges making it more difficult for youth in care to get mental health support.
4. Implications for CAMH professionals and recommendations to make CAMHS more accommodating for young people in care.
5. The message that policymakers should take from this research.
