Challenges in transitioning from adolescent to Adult Mental Health Services for young adults with ADHD in Italy: an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Ensuring a successful transition to Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) is fundamental for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) patients to prevent adverse scenarios in adults (e.g., psychiatric disorders, substance or alcohol abuse). Yet, most European nations do not have appropriate transition guidelines and still fail to adequately support transition processes. This study aims to enquire about the current transition paths in Italy and the perceived experiences of the patients and their clinicians.

Methods

The present observational study collected 36 interviews with young adults with ADHD who turned 18 between 2017 and 2021. Simultaneously, two questionnaires were filled in by the clinicians (both from paediatric and AMHS) who were involved in their transit

SUBMITTER: Roberti E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11561684 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature