Support and services for young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems

Authors:
DAVIES Jill, GIRAUD-SAUNDERS Alison
Journal article citation:
Housing Care and Support, 9(3), December 2006, pp.31-39.
Publisher:
Emerald

By the end of 2006 child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) were required to include care pathways for children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems under Public Service Agreement Targets. This article describes how services have traditionally served the mental health needs of children and young people with learning disabilities, explores the policy context for change and discusses some of the projects currently underway that aim to address the Public Service Agreement targets for later this year.

Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, access to services, child and adolescent mental health services, care pathways, government policy;
Location(s):
United Kingdom
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
1460-8790

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