"I Fell through the Cracks" : Navigating the Disjointed Transition from Paediatric to Adult Psychiatric Services

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a tumultuous time riddled with stress, confusion, and uncertainty. An abrupt shift in biobehavioural development between the ages of 16 and 24 corresponds with an increase in mental health challenges; thereby necessitating comprehensive and coordinated psychiatric services that bridge pediatric and adult care realms. Unfortunately, this transition is often unsupportive and disjointed, leaving many transitional-aged youth (TAY) overwhelmed and ill-equipped to cope with the increased demands of adulthood independently. Eight TAY with mental health challenges were invited to participate in a PhotoVoice study that explored the strengths and shortcomings of this transition process, through a combination of photography and photo-elicitation focus group discussions. A descriptive qualitative approach was used to analyze all participant dialogue. Four themes emerged from the data: accessibility, coordination, independence, and support. Participant insights illuminated critical gaps in mental health care delivery, but also revealed novel solutions and opportunities for transformational change.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

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2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:43

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Issues in mental health nursing - 43(2022), 6 vom: 02. Juni, Seite 507-515

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Jackson, Brianna [VerfasserIn]
Jackson, Kimberley T [VerfasserIn]
Booth, Richard [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 30.05.2022

Date Revised 30.05.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/01612840.2021.2009604

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM335605753