Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Expanded Implementation of Supported Education Within Community Youth Mental Health Services.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Education is a key goal of young people experiencing mental ill-health and is crucial for many aspects of enjoyable, meaningful lives. However, the completion of education can be a challenge. This paper evaluated the expanded implementation of a targeted education support programme for young people with mental ill-health.

Methods

A retrospective chart audit of the 125 young people accessing a range of mental health services in a metropolitan region referred to the intervention between January 2022 and June 2023 was conducted. Education, demographic and administrative data were collected. The primary outcome was engagement in education (both secondary and higher), measured as both maintaining education and engaging in new educational opportunities. Fifteen clinicians wer

SUBMITTER: Ardill-Young O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12012596 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature