A Stepped-Care Model of Post-Disaster Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Provision

• 2014

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• Brett McDermott; Vanessa Cobham
PMID: 25045422DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402%2Fejpt.v5.24294

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This article critiques traditional and existing child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) models of care and their capacity to deal with post-disaster surge, finding them inadequate. It suggests using a stepped-care approach, which means starting with the simplest help and moving to more complex care if needed. The goal is to provide the right level of support at the right time, making sure that all kids get help quickly after a disaster. This method can improve mental health outcomes by being flexible and efficient in addressing different needs among young people affected by traumatic events.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disasters; Mental Health Services; Models, Psychological; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Adolescent

Institutions: The University of Queensland

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