Transitional psychiatry in the Netherlands: Experiences and views of mental health professionals

Abstract Background The majority of psychopathology emerges in late adolescence and continues into adulthood. Continuity of care must be guaranteed in this life phase. The current service configuration, with a distinction between child/adolescent and adult mental health services (CAMHS and AMHS), impedes continuity of care. AIm To map professionals' experiences with and attitudes towards young people's transition from CAMHS to AMHS and the problems they encounter. Methods An online questionnaire distributed among professionals providing mental health care to young people (15‐25 years old) with... Mehr ...