Young people's expectations, preferences and actual experience of youth mental health care
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13899293 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Clare Watsford (0000-0001-9485-7694, University of Canberra, corresponding author), Debra Rickwood (0000-0002-4227-0231, University of Canberra) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 284-294 |
| Publication date | 2013-06-07 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Adolescence and Youth (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0267-3843 • E-ISSN: 2164-4527 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02673843.2013.799038 |
| OpenAlex | W2019461493 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 19 |
Understanding young people's expectations, preferences and actual experience of therapy is essential, given these factors are linked with engagement in therapy and clinical outcomes. This study examined differences between young people's expectations, preferences and actual experience of seeking professional help. Age and gender differences were also examined. Participants included 228 young people aged 12–25 who completed a survey on contact with a youth mental health care service; of these, 102 completed a follow-up survey two months later. The young people rated preferences for therapy very highly, whereas their initial expectations and actual experience of therapy were significantly lower. Furthermore, males and the 12–18 year age group had higher expectations around the counsellor's expertise, and the 19–25 year age group had higher preferences for their outcomes and personal commitment. Clinicians could tailor interventions to meet young people's preferences for therapy to promote engagement
Developmental psychology · Mental health · Mental health service · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Young adult · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
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| Citations per year | 0.2 |
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| Citation span | 2021 - 2021 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |