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Improving psychiatric diagnosis in multidisciplinary child and adolescent mental health services
- Authors:
- MICHELSON Daniel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatrist (The), 35(12), December 2011, pp.454-459.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
Obtaining an accurate clinic diagnosis is a critical process in mental healthcare pathways. This study was designed to develop and test a new one-day diagnostic training intervention for multidisciplinary practitioners (n=63) in out-patient child and adolescent mental health services. The authors examined learning outcomes, practice impacts and the implementation processes. The work was conducted in an inner London area where previous audits had revealed large inconsistencies in rates of recorded diagnoses. Training was viewed positively by most participants and was associated with significant increases in practitioner self-efficacy; this effect was sustained at 8-month follow-up. A comparative audit before and after training indicated that clinicians were significantly more likely to assign an Axis I diagnosis following the training intervention. However, absolute rates of Axis I classification remained relatively low (less than 40%) both before and after training. Practitioners were moderately successful at following through on personal plans for implementing new learning. Support for implementation within teams was inconsistent. The authors conclude that a brief training workshop may have some impact on practitioners’ behaviour so that diagnoses are made more promptly and appropriately recorded. However, they suggest that future workforce development initiatives should consider more comprehensive and diversified strategies, including targeted post-training support, if increased self-efficacy following training is to be translated into sustained changes in diagnostic practice.
How Baby Peter has changed everything
- Author:
- GILLEN Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 102, October 2009, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
There has been an rise in the number of care proceedings since the Baby Peter case, which has resulted in an increased workload for social workers. As children in public care often have greater contact with a child mental health team, this article examines the possible impact on child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) teams. A short case study of the Newham Child and Family Consultation service is included.
Regional reviews of tier 4 child and adolescent mental health services: summary and comment
- Author:
- KURTZ Zarrina
- Publisher:
- Care Services Improvement Partnership. Children, Young People and Families Programme
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 93p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In-patient care, provided at Tier 4 level, is a specialised field aimed at provision of high-quality care for young people with serious mental health problems. This report summarises analyses and comments upon the findings from Reviews of Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS),undertaken during the past year or two, in the nine regions of England.
Up for the junction
- Author:
- WALKER Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, August 2006, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Many young people with mental health problems, that aren't considered to be critical, fall through the system. This article describes the work of 'The Junction' in Essex. The initiative, developed by Mind, offers social workers a place where they can use their skills and experience to undertake important work or refer young people to when local authority constraints prevent them engaging in therapeutic work they feel is necessary.
Practice awards: positively beneficial
- Authors:
- WOLPERT Miranda, FOSTER Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 80, January 2006, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
The authors briefly describe the winners and highly commended services who work with children and young people in this years Positive Practice Awards.
The mental health needs of looked after children in the South Humber region
- Authors:
- STANLEY Nicky, ALASZEWSKI Helen, RIORDAN Denise
- Publisher:
- University of Hull. Department of Social Work and Community Health
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 29p.
- Place of publication:
- Hull
The study described in this paper aimed to explore the mental health problems of looked after children and to examine the service response to those needs in Hull. High levels of mental health need in the study group were associated with placement disruption. Educational difficulties were also apparent in the group with the highest levels of mental health need. Longer-term input from child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) professionals did not appear to be targeted on the group with the highest level of mental health needs.
The mental health needs of looked after children in the South Humber region: summary report
- Authors:
- STANLEY Nicky, ALASZEWSKI Helen, RIORDAN Denise
- Publisher:
- University of Hull. Department of Social Work and Community Health
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Hull
The study described in this paper aimed to explore the mental health problems of looked after children and to examine the service response to those needs in Hull. High levels of mental health need in the study group were associated with placement disruption. Educational difficulties were also apparent in the group with the highest levels of mental health need. Longer-term input from child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) professionals did not appear to be targeted on the group with the highest level of mental health needs.
Case study: City and Hackney CAMHS extended service
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A short case study describing the work of City and Hackney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The service has extended their Tier 3 service provision to young people past the age of 18 years old who do not currently meet the criteria for Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS), but who are considered to require a mental health service. The case study outlines the background to the project, describes how the service was designed, how outcomes and impact of the service will be measured, and explains when the the service may be suitable to transferable to other settings. (Original abstract)
The name is BOND
- Authors:
- BENNET-HALL Katie, LEVAN Kim
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 117, Autumn 2012, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
Fourteen thousand children and young people suffer from a diagnosable mental health problem in the Tees Valley area, which equates to three children in every classroom. Since April 2012, the Better Outcomes, New Delivery (BOND) consortium, led by YoungMinds, have been delivering a programme of support in Tees Valley to develop the capacity of the voluntary and community sector to deliver early mental health interventions. The programme is delivered through a series of five workshops, complementary focused support and the development of tailored information and resources. This article details the key areas of focus of the workshops, and outlines how the main aim of the programme was to increase choice and quality of early intervention mental health services available to the young people of Tees Valley.
Perception of need and barriers to access: the mental health needs of young people attending a Youth Offending Team in the UK
- Authors:
- WALSH Judi, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 19(4), July 2011, pp.420-428.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Young people who offend may have considerable mental health needs which may often go unmet. This study aimed to explore young offenders’ own views of their mental health needs, their experiences of and views on support, and their perceptions of barriers in accessing services. Between May and September 2008, 44 young offenders attending an east of England Youth Offending Service completed a questionnaire about their self-reported levels of mental health need, and their behaviour, preferences and evaluation regarding different sources of support and advice for mental health issues. A subset of 6 of these young people participated in a follow-up interview. The findings showed that these vulnerable young people had a high level of mental health need, and were most likely to seek support from people with whom they had a confiding and long-standing relationship, such as parents and friends. For these young people, low levels of service use were not the result of a lack of provision, but because there were psychological, social, structural and cultural barriers to accessing those services including issues of understanding, stigma and confidentiality.