Degree
Master of Science
Program
Psychology
Supervisor
Dr. Graham Reid
Abstract
The natural history of mental health disorders suggests that a substantial number of children experience persistent or recurrent problems and may need more than 1 episode of care. However, there is a paucity of research on recurrent service use. The present study examined the rates and predictors of re-accessing community-based care. Secondary data analyses were conducted on administrative and chart review data from 5 mental health agencies in southwest, eastern, and central Ontario. Approximately a third (30%) of children who had an episode of care re-accessed services again within 4 years; the median time to re-access was 13 months. Social content, social support system, illness career, and treatment system variables predicted re-accessing and time to re-access services; although there was some inconsistency in predictors across samples. A better understanding of the factors that influence recurrent service use may help mental health agencies better prepare for and facilitate this process for families.
Recommended Citation
Sarmiento, Catalina, "Predictors of Re-Accessing Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents" (2017). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 4660.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/4660