Journal article
Integrated collaborative care teams to enhance service delivery to youth with mental health and substance use challenges: protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Among youth, the prevalence of mental health and addiction (MHA) disorders is roughly 20%, yet youth are challenged to access evidence-based services in a timely fashion. To address MHA system gaps, this study tests the benefits of an Integrated Collaborative Care Team (ICCT) model for youth with MHA challenges. A rapid, stepped-care approach geared to need in a youth-friendly environment is expected to result in better youth MHA …
Authors
Henderson JL; Cheung A; Cleverley K; Chaim G; Moretti ME; de Oliveira C; Hawke LD; Willan AR; O'Brien D; Heffernan O
Journal
BMJ Open, Vol. 7, No. 2,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
February 2017
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014080
ISSN
2044-6055