Citation

Nguyen T, Embrett MG, Barr NG, Mulvale GM, Vania DK, Randall GE, Direzze B. Community Ment. Health J. 2017; 53(4): 375-382.

Affiliation

CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10597-017-0098-7

PMID

28220340

Abstract

Optimizing the transition between child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and adult mental health services (AMHS) is a priority for healthcare systems. The purpose of this systematic review is to: (1) identify and compare models of care that may be used to facilitate the transition from CAMHS to AMHS; and (2) discuss trends and implications to inform future research and practice.

RESULTS identified three models of care which move beyond healthcare services and incorporate a broader range of services that better meet the dynamic needs of transition-aged youth. Joint working among providers, coupled with individualized approaches, is essential to facilitating continuity of care.

Language: en

Keywords

Adolescent; Child development; Health services research; Mental health; Systematic review; Transition