Exposing challenges in transitioning post residential mental health treatment: The case of the "Poster child"

A case report is employed that illustrates the need for residential mental health treatment (RT) and the need for continuation of support post RT. Children and youth with moderate-to-severe mental health needs that require intensive treatment in a safe setting for a duration of several months might...

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Published in:Residential treatment for children & youth 2018-10, Vol.35 (4), p.336-349
Main Authors: Preyde, Michèle, Bartlett, Diane, Carter, Jeff, Walraven, Kelly, Ogilvie, Sonya, Ashbourne, Graham
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child welfare
Children
chronic mental illness
continuity of service
emotional and behavioral disorders
Health needs
Intensive treatment
Interpersonal relations
Life transitions
Medical personnel
Mental disorders
Mental health
Mental health professionals
Mental health services
Transitioning from residential treatment
Treatment needs
Youth
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Summary:A case report is employed that illustrates the need for residential mental health treatment (RT) and the need for continuation of support post RT. Children and youth with moderate-to-severe mental health needs that require intensive treatment in a safe setting for a duration of several months might access RT. RT is sometimes the treatment of choice, and, in fact, is the best treatment option for some youth regardless of whether the youth is in the care of the family or child welfare authorities. However, mental health needs do not stop after discharge from RT. A continuation of supports and continuation of contact with a mental health professional may provide stability that can foster the youths' progress in education and interpersonal relationships that are significantly affected by the mental health disorders but are simultaneously essential for transitioning to adulthood.
ISSN:0886-571X
1541-0358
DOI:10.1080/0886571X.2018.1485127