Experiences of barriers and facilitators in mental health care transitions: A qualitative exploration of perspectives from transitional-aged youth, family, and service providers (part 1).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Transitional-aged youth (TAY) are at a vulnerable stage of their development in which mental health and/or addiction (MHA) issues tend to manifest and/or increase in severity. TAY also tend to find themselves subject to multiple care transitions, often resulting in sub-optimal access to MHA services. The objective of this study was to explore the perspectives of TAY, family members, and system providers regarding the supports needed by TAY and their families during transitions through MHA care.

Methods

This is a descriptive qualitative study of TAY, family, and provider perspectives on their experiences with accessing/providing MHA care and transition supports for TAY. Focus groups and interviews were conducted with 14 TAY, 26 family members, and 23 service prov

SUBMITTER: Markoulakis R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657471 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature