Integrated collaborative care teams to enhance service delivery to youth with mental health and substance use challenges: protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Among youth, the prevalence of mental health and addiction (MHA) disorders is roughly 20%, yet youth are challenged to access evidence-based services in a timely fashion. To address MHA system gaps, this study tests the benefits of an Integrated Collaborative Care Team (ICCT) model for youth with MHA challenges. A rapid, stepped-care approach geared to need in a youth-friendly environment is expected to result in better youth MHA outcomes. Moreover, the ICCT approach is expected to decrease service wait-times, be more youth-friendly and family-friendly, and be more cost-effective, providing substantial public health benefits.

Methods and analysis

In partnership with four community agencies, four adolescent psychiatry hospital departments, youth and family member

SUBMITTER: Henderson JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5293997 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature