ArticleHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2022
Characteristics of the ideal healthcare services to meet adolescents' mental health needs: A qualitative study of adolescents' perspectives.
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- Experiences of Care for Adolescents With Mental Health Difficulties in Acute Paediatric Services: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical nursing · 2025Pooled it
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- Perceptions of Mental Health Challenges and Needs of Indonesian Adolescents: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.International journal of mental health nursing · 2025Article
- 'ALL ABOUT MY IDEAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE': Users, family members and experts by experience discussing a co-designed service.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
- The role of mental health nursing in pediatric hematology/oncology - Part 3: Evaluating feasibility, acceptability, and appreciation.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2024Article
- Children and youth's perceptions of mental health-a scoping review of qualitative studies.BMC psychiatry · 2023Article
- Characteristics of the ideal healthcare services to meet adolescents' mental health needs: A qualitative study of adolescents' perspectives.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionDespite increased focus on development of mental health services worldwide, many adolescents still hesitate to reach out to the services when they need them. This might be linked to the lack of adolescent involvement in the development of services. This study aimed to explore adolescents' perspectives on the ideal healthcare services to meet their mental health needs.
methodsA two-stage qualitative study was carried out to explore the perspectives of adolescents on the healthcare services to support their mental health. In the first stage, data from 295 adolescents attending a mental health seminar were analysed using qualitative content analysis. In the second stage, in-depth perspectives of 10 adolescent coresearchers were gathered through self-reflection and group discussions to further explore the categories developed in the first stage. Thematic analysis was used to develop the themes answering the research question. Ten adolescent coresearchers planned the study, collected and analysed data and authored the manuscript, with the support of a senior researcher.
resultsFive themes describe adolescents' perspectives on the ideal healthcare services to meet their mental health needs: (1) Culturally Sensitive and Responsive; (2) Communication of Information; (3) Easy Access; (4) Variety of Support; and (5) Consistency. Culturally Sensitive and Responsive services influenced all other themes. The themes describe suggestions for mental health service improvement, including how to manage the barriers that adolescents face to receive help from the mental health services. DISCUSSION: This study highlights the importance of culturally sensitive and responsive services. It raises the need for an expanded definition of culture going beyond nationality and ethnic background. Adolescents need flexible services that meet their individual mental health needs. This has implications for practitioners, educators, system organizers and researchers, who should also involve adolescents in planning, implementing and assessing the services. There is a need for a self-learning system to continuously adapt to user feedback.
conclusionThis study provides insight into adolescents' perspectives on the ideal mental health services. It offers suggestions for ways to improve services to better meet the individual mental health needs of adolescents. Additional research is needed to further develop and implement service changes, as well as to assess their acceptability, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and safety. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: This is a study lead by adolescents. Adolescent coresearchers have, with the support of a senior researcher, planned and carried out the study, collected and analysed data and authored the manuscript.
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