Psychiatric services for adolescents with complex mental health needs: A qualitative study of service user preferences.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundChild and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) currently seeks to implement service models that are better suited for young service users with complex mental health needs. This study explored what adolescents view as the key components of a well-functioning contact with CAMHS.MethodsThis study was conducted as part of the ongoing implementation of Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) in the CAMHS in Stockholm, Sweden. Interviews were conducted with 14 adolescents (64% females) aged 14 to 18 (M = 15.78, SD = 1.32) with intensive or longstanding contact with CAMHS. The interviews were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsFive key themes were generated: (1) "being involved in my care" - receiving relevant information and being part of importa

SUBMITTER: Strom IB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12436989 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature