Mapping young people's journeys through mental health services: A prospective longitudinal qualitative study protocol.

ABSTRACT: Mental ill health is a major health risk for young people. There is unmet need for mental health assessment and treatment across Australia despite significant investment in government-funded plans to cover mental health and youth-oriented services. Understandings of mental health care for young people are impeded by a lack of longitudinal research. Without this research, it is difficult to understand how services do or do not support the recovery of young people over time. This project will analyse the healthcare journeys of young people aged 16-25 years experiencing their first episode of mental ill health for which they have sought GP support, over 12 months in the Australian Capital Territory. The study team will recruit up to 25 diverse young people and their general practitioners (GPs

SUBMITTER: Pilbeam C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10263348 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature