An evaluation of a network for professional development in child and adolescent mental health in rural and remote communities

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Mitchell ◽  
P Robinson ◽  
C Seiboth ◽  
B Koszegi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Network Activity ◽  
Remote Communities ◽  
Travel Costs ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Case Discussions ◽  
And Training

In 1998 a telemedicine network was established in South Australia and the Northern Territory to deliver educational material to professionals working in child and adolescent mental health in remote areas. The network involved a wide range of health professions, from psychiatrists to psychologists and social workers. The first 12 months of network activity were evaluated by quantitative and qualitative techniques. Four sources of data were used: an activity log, questionnaires, interviews and action research. A total of 36 telemedicine sessions were held, ranging in duration from 45 to 90 min (average 56 min) and involving a total of 45 different professionals, who participated an average of four times each (range 1-15). The most common types of session were case discussions (47%), followed by specialist seminars (36%) and administrative and introductory sessions (17%). The benefits of the network included: networking and peer support; improved efficiency and reduced travel costs; and improved efficiency of health services. The problems included: costs; lack of access to technical support; and the need for staff induction and training.

Approaches to Delivering Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: The South Australian Experience

1995 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Gifford Sawyer ◽  
Robert John Kosky
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
The South ◽  
Number Of Children

Approximately 10% of children and adolescents experience mental health problems, however only a small proportion receive specialised help. Identifying approaches which can provide a balanced and effective service for the large number of children and adolescents with problems is currently a major challenge for child and adolescent mental health services in Australia. In South Australia, following a review in 1983, child and adolescent services were reorganised into two separate but closely related services. This paper draws on experience in South Australia over the last decade to identify approaches which can be employed in six key areas that significantly influence the effectiveness of child and adolescent mental health services. The paper also describes the specific features which were included in the South Australian child and adolescent mental health service to address these issues.

Cyberbullying and internet safety: a survey of child and adolescent mental health practitioners

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Aoife Lonergan ◽  
Amy Moriarty ◽  
Fiona McNicholas ◽  
Triona Byrne
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Internet Safety ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
And Training

Objectives: Cyberbullying is increasingly recognised as a threat for young people’s mental health. Young people and their families may not know how to stay safe online or how to respond following unsafe internet experiences. This study aimed to examine Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) staff perceived knowledge, practice and attitudes towards cyberbullying (CB) and internet safety (IS), and their training needs. Methods: A descriptive, survey design was used. 59 CAMHS clinicians completed a study specific online survey examining their knowledge, practice, attitudes and training needs regarding CB and IS. Frequency and descriptive statistics were conducted on participant responses. Results: Clinicians reported that risky internet behaviour and CB were frequent experiences reported by youth attending their clinical practice. Professionals were aware of potential adverse effects on the young person, including social withdrawal, low self-esteem, anxiety, self-injurious behaviour and suicidal thoughts. Training for young people on online behaviour and good digital citizenship skills was a highly endorsed preference. The majority of respondents felt CAMHS staff have a role in supporting families and managing IS and identified training and resource materials as strategies to assist them in this regard. Conclusions: Findings support a need for clinicians to regularly inquire about internet use, safety and adverse online experiences. The ongoing development of resources and training in CB and IS for CAMHS clinicians, children and caregivers is necessary. Further research is warranted due to the small sample size and the subjective nature of the current study.

scholarly journals January 2021 – The Bridge

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Excellent Work

This issue of The Bridge features summaries of recent child and adolescent mental health research. I hope you enjoy reading about this excellent work which improves our understanding of a wide range of conditions and informs mental health care for young people.

Child and adolescent psychopathology: resources for clinicians, researchers, educators, and parents

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Michele Frasier-Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Adolescent Psychopathology ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Child And Adolescent Psychopathology ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Health Disorders

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an annotated bibliography of books and journal titles to assist researchers, clinicians, educators and parents in need of information on child and adolescent psychopathology. Design/methodology/approach Resources that include a wide range child and adolescent mental disorders were selected. Criteria for book selection was based on those that include evidence-based therapies. Journal titles were selected based on impact factor according to Journal Citation Reports. Findings The scholarship on child and adolescent psychopathology is immense. After a review of the literature, 15 books and eight journal titles that reflect the diverse nature of child and adolescent mental health disorders are included. Originality/value This is an original bibliography that will be helpful to librarians assisting patrons with information needs about child and adolescent mental health disorders.

The Christchurch Health and Development Study: Review of Findings on Child and Adolescent Mental Health

2001 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 287-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Fergusson ◽  
John L. Horwood
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Urban Region ◽  
Family Adversity ◽  
Development Study ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Health And Development

Objective: This paper provides an overview of the Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS) and a summary of findings relating to child and adolescent mental health. Method: The CHDS is a longitudinal study of a birth cohort of 1265 children born in the Christchurch (New Zealand) urban region during mid 1977. This cohort has now been studied from birth to age 21. Results: The paper examines the ways in which the study has been able to examine a wide range of issues. Key issues examined include: (i) measurement of disorder (respondent effects; dimensionality; scales vs categories); (ii) prevalence and treatment of disorder; (iii) stability and continuity of disorders; (iv) the contribution of risk and aetiological factors (e.g. lead exposure, parental divorce, child abuse, family adversity, sexual orientation) to psychosocial adjustment; and (v) the psychosocial consequences of mental health problems in adolescence. Conclusions: The study findings illustrate the many advantages of a longitudinal study, such as the CHDS, in providing methodologically sound, theoretically relevant and cost effective research that caters for the interests of multiple end-users including the scientific community, clinicians and applied policy makers.

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