The mental health of young people looked after by local authorities in Wales: the report of a survey in 2002/2003 by the Office for National Statistics on behalf of the Welsh Assemby Government

Authors:
MELTZER Howard, et al
Publisher:
Office for National Statistics,|Stationery Office
Publication year:
2004
Pagination:
164p.
Place of publication:
London

This report presents the findings of a survey of the mental health of young people, aged 5-17, looked after by local authorities in Wales. The first part of the report focuses on the prevalence rates of mental disorders among young people looked after by local authorities. The second part shows a range of information including their background, personal and familial characteristics, physical health, use of services and social functioning.

Subject terms:
learning disabilities, looked after children, mental health problems, mental health services, social services, statistical methods, challenging behaviour, child and adolescent mental health services, children, health needs;
Location(s):
Wales
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ISBN print:
0 11 621751 0

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