Below are some external resources we recommend if you are interested in learning more about youth mental health and healthcare transitions. Clicking on the links will open the resource or website in a new tab.
Understanding the youth mental health landscape
YouthCan IMPACT Research StudyYouthCan IMPACT is a collaborative initiative of youth, families, community agencies, primary care partners and hospitals in Toronto, who work together to improve the youth mental health and addiction system through the development of youth service hubs.
Learn more about the attributes of integrated youth service hubs here. |
youth mental health transitions
Identifying core components and indicators of successful transitions from child to adult mental health services: A scoping review.This scoping review aimed to identify and articulate the core components of successful youth mental health transitions in the literature.
To learn more about how we have further developed these components, visit the Delphi Study page. |
Guidelines for Transitions in care
Health Quality Ontario Quality StandardsHealth Quality Ontario (HQO) produces standards on a variety of health conditions and topics for patients and clinicians outlining what quality care should look like. HQO has produced key standards on transitions in care, including a new standard co-led by Dr. Cleverley on “Transitions from Youth to Adult Health Care Services” – learn more here.
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NICE GuidelinesThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces evidence-based recommendations across broad healthcare topics. Notable resources include the “Transitions from Children’s to Adults’ Services” Quality Standard and “Transition from children’s to adults’ services for young people using health or social care services” NICE Guideline.
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engaging youth and family perspectives
“Objectively terrifying”: A qualitative study of youth’s experiences of transitions out of child and adolescent mental health services at age 18Developed as part of the LYiTS study, this paper discusses key themes and recommendations from young people’s experiences of mental health transitions.
To learn more about this project, visit the LYiTS Study page here. |
post-secondary transitions
Supporting the Mental Health of Emerging Adults in Ontario Post-Secondary System
This 2017 report published by the Ontario University & College Health Association provides an overview of the current state of student mental health in Ontario, and next steps for creating a comprehensive mental health strategy.
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National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary StudentsThe Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) released the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students in 2020, as well as a number of resources to support its implementation.
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Transition Intervention Examples
Kingston Frontenac Lennox Addington Youth Transition ProtocolDeveloped by the KFL&A Service Collaborative, with support from the Provincial System Support Program at CAMH, this protocol is a step-by-step process that defines and clarifies a transition pathway from child and youth services to adult services.
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