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Listen. Act. Thrive. The emotional and mental health of care experienced children and young people
- Authors:
- NSPCC WALES, VOICES FROM CARE CYMRU
- Publisher:
- NSPCC
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
An overview of the key findings from research to explore how care experienced children and young people’s emotional and mental health needs are being assessed and supported in Wales. The research consulted 21 care experienced young people (aged 15-21), and carried out surveys with 26 looked after children nurses and 44 Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) in Wales. Children and young people felt they were not receiving the emotional and mental health support they need. Key issues identified during the consultation include: health assessments, access to services, training, and multi-agency working. The briefing makes recommendations to improve the mental health support for care experienced children in Wales. (Edited publisher abstract)
Public care - a last resort?
- Author:
- BAZALGETTE Louise
- Journal article citation:
- Every Child Journal, 2(1), 2011, pp.52-56.
- Publisher:
- Imaginative Minds
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
One of the primary roles of the care system is to help children and young people develop the resilience they need to negotiate the challenges of adult life. Studies have shown that delays in taking children into care are associated with more serious emotional and behavioural difficulties, and a reduced chance of experiencing a stable experience while in care. This article examines the current thinking that placing children into care should be used as an option of last resort. It suggests that it is this very practice for young people who are difficult to place that is driving the poor outcomes associated with residential care, which is used for only 13% of looked after children. In order to improve the chances of vulnerable young people having stability in care, and being provided the services they need, the article encourages the re-examination of the role that residential care can play, and start using the system for its merits as a viable care option.
Factors that influence decision making by 8-12 year olds in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS): a systematic review
- Authors:
- COX Annette, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 31(3), 2016, pp.195-209.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
There is significant legal guidance and case law available to support clinicians in assessing whether young people aged over 13 years are able to make informed decisions about their own healthcare; however when working with children aged 8-12 years, the guidance is unclear. In order to assess whether 8-12 year olds are able to make decisions in their own healthcare, we first need to understand the factors that influence this process. A systematic literature review of five electronic databases (PsycINFO, EBSCO, Science Direct, Science Full Text, Web of Science All Databases) was conducted. The search identified 12 studies and one piece of government guidance. The studies were identified from a variety of health and social research journals. The six factors that were identified were: 1) consent, competence and capacity, 2) best interests, 3) communication, 4) risks and conflicts, 5) legal frameworks, and, 6) parental role. The review concludes that it is possible for some children 8-12 years of age to make decisions regarding their own healthcare. The necessary conditions are that age specific language is used through a variety of mediums which will include risks, benefits and options for the proposed interventions. Clinicians need to be skilled in the assessment of the child’s ability to make decisions and be effective communicators with a commitment to children’s involvement. Further research in both these areas is needed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Minority voices: research into the access and acceptability of services for the mental health of young people from black and minority ethnic groups
- Authors:
- STREET Cathy, et al
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This research focuses on exploring the awareness and experiences of young people from Black and minority ethnic groups in using child and adolescent mental health services. A particular aim was to look at the barriers preventing these young people from accessing help. Data was gathered from an in-depth study in four sample areas of services for the mental health of Black and minority ethnic young people, and included focus groups and individual interviews with young people. Key findings revealed a very mixed picture of activity, suggesting that some parts of the country are quite active in developing services for young people from Black and minority ethnic groups - and of forging links with community services - whereas others have little or no specific provision. Also, a wide range of concerns about existing mental health service provision and problems in accessing services was reported by both young people and staff alike. The report is aimed at policy-makers, service commissioners and those working with young people from Black and minority ethnic communities.
Minority voices: a guide to good practice in planning and providing services for the mental health of black and minority ethnic young people
- Authors:
- KURTZ Zarrina, et al
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide is based upon the views of young people from black and minority ethnic communities, and the staff from a wide range of services who work with them. It is based on data gathered from a national study of their perceptions and experiences of services that can offer support for mental health problems, including specialist child and adolescent mental health services. The guide also takes account of the relevant findings from published literature. The Minority Voices study represents the views of young people from many different backgrounds, including refugees and asylum seekers. The guide describes the service elements known to be important in providing mental health services for young people. It backs this up with a range of detailed case studies demonstrating different ways of working with young people from Black and minority ethnic groups.
No shame in seeking help
- Author:
- PEMBERTON Camilla
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.2.10, 2010, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A significant proportion of adopted children are older, have been in care and have had profoundly negative early experiences. Adoptive parents are often unprepared for the mental health problems their children may develop. The provision of mental health services to support adoption has always been patchy. However, sometimes the biggest problem is persuading parents to admit they need help in the first place
Strategic thinking
- Authors:
- LAMB Clare, RILEY Steve, DAVIES Gillian
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 71, July 2004, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
Looks at developments in child and adolescent mental health services in Wales.
Children's mental health services: are they still a postcode lottery?
- Author:
- FLOOD Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 43, November 1999, pp.10-12.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
Offers a summary of 'With Children in Mind', the Audit Commission's report of its two-year audit of specialist NHS child and adolescent mental health services in England and Wales.
The well-being of young people: mental health services
- Author:
- WALES AUDIT OFFICE
- Publisher:
- Wales Audit Office
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report focuses on what the Welsh Government does to support organisations to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing, focusing on young people aged 16-to-24 years. It is one in a series of topic reports on the work of the Welsh Government to support the well-being of young people in Wales. The report covers: key facts and statistics on young people’s mental health; the aims of the Welsh Government, including links to relevant policies and guidance; other organisation involved; and information on how much is spent. It also identifies areas for improvement in the Welsh Government’s approach. An interactive data tool published alongside the report provides more information about young people’s mental health in Wales. (Edited publisher abstract)
The role of mental health practitioners in youth offending teams in Wales: executive summary
- Author:
- NACRO CYMRU YOUTH OFFENDING UNIT
- Publisher:
- NACRO
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- Port Talbot
This report summarises a Nacro Cymru Youth Offending Team report in to the role of mental health practitioners in youth offending teams in Wales. The report outlines how the Welsh Assembly Government has devolved responsibility for health matters and although the Youth Justice Board centrally determines the policy direction of youth offending teams (YOTs) there are sometimes differences in strategic priorities and their implementation in Wales. For YOTs this means having cognisance of what the YJB require but also consideration of any particular implications in the Welsh context. YOTs have to respond to the demands of the criminal justice system within particular time frames whereas health services respond to need on a clinical and not referred basis. The requirements of both services can potentially be at odds with one another, as culturally they are very different and it has undoubtedly been a challenge at times to find common ground. However, there is good evidence of integration between health and YOTs and the significant benefit this has brought for young people. This report considers: the arrangements for delivering mental health services in YOTs; the value of the worker; he role of the health professional; protocols and agreements; training of the health specialist and YOT practitioners; use of screening tools; referral; gaps in services; and reviewing an monitoring performance. The report concludes that all YOTs need access to a mental health specialist. YOTs and CAMHS need to have cohesive working arrangements that include representation on YOT management boards, YOT representation within CAMHS strategic planning forums and joint monitoring and review of service provision. Reviews of CAMHS should consider extending the provision of services for young people up to 18 years of age. Despite changes to YOT key performance indicators it would be helpful for YOTs and the Welsh Assembly Government to continue to monitor the mental health needs of young people.