Navigating the Maze: Caregiver Perspectives on Pathways to Mental Health Care for U.S. Youth at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Treatment for youth who are at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P) presents an opportunity for early intervention with the capacity to decrease the burden associated with a potential psychotic disorder later in life. However, significant barriers prevent youth at CHR-P from accessing speciality mental health services. Few studies have examined the pathways to care for youth at CHR-P within the U.S. health system.

Methods

The present study reports the results of a codebook thematic analysis of qualitative interviews conducted with caregivers (primarily parents) of 15 youth (ages 12-25 years) who entered a CHR-P speciality program. Using a semi-structured interview, we inquired about their experiences navigating the health system to eventually arrive at the speciality

SUBMITTER: Calderon V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12124215 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature