Patterns of referral and waiting times for specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

ConclusionsPolicymakers should consider ways to foster dialogue and collaboration between different groups of professionals making and accepting referrals to CAMHS in order to improve timely access to appropriate mental health support services for CYP. Research is urgently needed to investigate the experiences of CYP who are either rejected by CAMHS or wait lengthy periods of time before starting their treatment with CAMHS.

Source: Child and Adolescent Mental Health - January 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joanna Smith, Richard G. Kyle, Brigid Daniel, Gill Hubbard Tags: Original Article Source Type: research