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The mental health of young people aging out of care and entering adulthood: Exploring the evidence from England and France
- Authors:
- STEIN Mike, DUMARET Annick-Camille
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 33(12), December 2011, pp.2504-2511.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This article reviews the evidence from England and France on the mental health of young people ageing out of care and into adulthood. It is the first comparative review of the two countries and concentrates on the evidence on the mental health of young people in the general population, young people living in care, young people aging out of care, and young adults. The article shows the high levels of psychological adversity of young people entering car, and the high rates of mental health problems of young people in care compared with the general population of young people. It highlights the increased risk of mental and physical problems at the time of ageing out of care, and the general improvement in longer-term outcomes for young adults, although some continue to have serious mental health problems. In conclusion, the article argues that interventions across the life course of young people are needed in both countries.
Transition from child to adult mental health services: a French retrospective survey
- Authors:
- SCHANDRIN Aurelie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 11(5), 2016, pp.286-293.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Adolescents and young adults’ mental health problems are an important health issue. However, the current organisation of the care pathway is not robust enough and transition between child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and adult mental health services (AMHS) has been identified as a period of risk. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach: A retrospective survey was conducted in Montpellier University Hospital concerning transitions organised between CAMHS and AMHS between 2008 and 2009. The aim was to assess if transitions met four criteria identified in literature as warranting an optimal transition. Findings: In total, 31 transitions were included. Transition was accepted by AMHS in 90 per cent of cases but its organisation was rarely optimal. Relational continuity and transition planning were absent in 80 per cent of cases. The age boundary of 16 often justified the triggering of the transition regardless of patient’s needs. Discontinuity was observed in 48 per cent of transition cases, with an average gap of three months without care. Psychiatrists reported difficulties in working together. Finally, at the moment of the survey (one to three years later), 55 per cent of patients were lost to follow-up. Research limitations/implications: This is a retrospective study on a small sample but it reveals important data about transition in France. Practical implications: Transition process should include collaborative working between CAMHS and AMHS, with cross-agency working and periods of parallel care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Prevalence rate of DSM mental disorders among adolescents living in residential group homes of the French child welfare system
- Authors:
- BRONSARD Guillaume, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 33(10), October 2011, pp.1886-1890.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
The rate of mental disorders in children and young people in the child welfare system worldwide is known to be very high. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of some major mental disorders among adolescents living in a residential group home in France, and the distribution of these disorders by gender. The participants included 183 adolescents living in residential group homes in the county of Bouches-du-Rhône. A structured psychiatric Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children was used to assess diagnoses of the following over the previous 6 months: anxiety disorder; major depression; conduct disorder; eating disorder; enuresia; psychosis screen; and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The existence of suicide attempts during the lifetime of each child was also assessed. The results indicated that 48.6% of the participants had at least one psychiatric disorder during the last 6 months, and 23% reported lifetime suicide attempts. Females were more affected than boys with 64.9% having at least one disorder compared to 36.8% of boys. The article concludes that the prevalence of mental disorders in adolescents living in French residential group homes is 2.5 to 3.5 times higher than in the overall population.
European social services
- Editor:
- MUNDAY Brian
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. European Institute of Social Services
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 401p.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Detailed account of social services in the twelve member states of the European Community. Contains sections on: organisation, responsibility and finance for social services; preventative services; children and families; elderly people; people with disabilities; addictions; illnesses; AIDS/HIV; socially excluded people; young people; services for migrants; names and addresses of major public and private social services agencies.