Reformed child and adolescent mental health services in a devolved healthcare system: a mixed-methods case study of an implementation site.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Efforts are being made to reform and reconceptualise children and young people's (CYP) mental health services. This is in response to a rapid increase in mental health difficulties in this population, and the shortcomings of current service provision. The present study seeks to comprehensively evaluate the local implementation of the THRIVE Framework for System Change in Greater Manchester, UK (GM i-THRIVE) from 2018 to 2021. The framework was designed to change the way mental health is perceived, and subsequently how support is allocated. The current study focusses on the implementation of the framework's principles into CYP mental health support in the region.

Methods

The study comprised three methodological components, beginning with examination of the GM i-THR

SUBMITTER: Banwell E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10196272 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature