“Every child needs an adult apart from their family that they can talk to”: An investigation into school staff perceptions of the provision of external psychological services

ConclusionsFindings implicate an ongoing need to meet an increasing demand for therapeutic supports to children and adolescents within school settings. Issues such as communication and access to files appear to compromise ethical practice, which potentially hinder continuity of care once the external provider ceases working with a young person. Better communication between all concerned parties may help mitigate this issue.

Source: Australian Psychologist - March 30, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nerelie C. Freeman, Leanne Lunardi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research