Observational studySocial psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology2024
Effects of Youth Flexible Assertive Community Treatment: outcomes of an 18-month observational study.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- Friendship: a phenomenological exploration of the lived experience of youth and of peer support workers in Youth FACT (flexible assertive community treatment) services.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2026Article
- Preliminary Study of the Effectiveness of the GUIA Assertive Community Treatment Program for the Care of Young, Highly Complex Mental Health Patients.Community mental health journal · 2026Observational
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- What is known about flexible assertive community treatment across populations and contexts? A scoping review protocol.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Longitudinal record linked analysis of an assertive community treatment programme in a suburban mental health hospital: emergency department presentations, hospital admissions and bed days.Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology · 2025Article
- Leveraging integrated youth services for social prescribing: a case study of Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice · 2024Article
- Examining Youth Flexible ACT Model Implementation in the Netherlands.Community mental health journal · 2024Article
- A qualitative study of the experiences of young people with severe mental health problems and complex needs regarding youth flexible assertive community treatment.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeThis Multicenter Youth Flexible ACT Study examined the effect of Youth Flexible Assertive Community Treatment on symptomatic, social, and personal recovery outcomes of adolescents dealing with multifaceted psychiatric and social care needs who do not readily engage in regular office-based mental health services.
methodsNewly admitted clients (n = 199) aged 12-24 years from 16 Youth Flexible ACT teams participated in this observational prospective cohort study. Client and practitioner questionnaires were administered every 6 months, up to 18 months. Latent growth curve analyses were conducted to examine changes in symptomatic, social, and personal recovery outcomes throughout Flexible ACT.
resultsOur analyses of client-reported outcomes showed a decrease in overall psychosocial difficulties, depressive symptoms, and subclinical psychosis symptoms. Moreover, outcomes showed improved social interaction with peers, quality of life, and feelings of empowerment and fewer contacts with the police/legal system. In addition, analyses of clinician-reported outcomes showed a decrease in problems related to family life, peer relationships, school/work attendance, emotional symptoms, and attentional problems. Problems related to personal finance, school and work status, substance misuse, disruptive and aggressive behavior, self-injury, and self-care and independence remained unchanged.
conclusionOur results showed that clients participating in Youth Flexible ACT improved in symptomatic, social, and personal recovery outcomes over 18 months. With its integrated approach and personalized care, this service delivery model is promising for adolescents unable to engage successfully in regular (office based) mental health support services.
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