Youth mental health and/or addiction concerns and service needs during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative exploration of caregiver experiences and perspectives.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly had a significant impact on youth mental health and/or addiction concerns and exacerbated pre-existing gaps in access to mental health and/or addiction care. Caregivers can support their youth in seeking and participating in care, however, their experiences in doing so in the pandemic and their perspectives of their youth's care needs are not well-understood. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted to better understand youth's and caregivers' experiences accessing care during the pandemic, from the caregivers' standpoint. Participants completed semi-structured qualitative interviews that focused on experiences seeking and accessing mental health and/or addiction services, with specific questions regarding their experiences accessing services duri

SUBMITTER: Markoulakis R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9088718 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature