How are rehabilitation services for youth with a physical disability (e.g., cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy) and mental health challenges (e.g., depression, anxiety) organized and delivered?
We interviewed 22 youth, family members and rehabilitation professionals to better understand their experience receiving or delivering services addressing mental health. This study provides insights into barriers for mental health care, highlighting important aspects. Clinicians can be better equipped to address mental health in rehabilitation settings via training opportunities and peer and organizational support in addition to establishing links with external partners. Organizations can also create pathways to deliver well-coordinated mental health services in a more accessible way.
Access the full paper here:
Tremblay, S. M.*, Lal, S., Ferro, M.A. & Anaby, D. (2025). Services addressing mental health needs of youth in physical rehabilitation: Perspectives of clinicians, youth and family members. Child: Care, Health & Development. 51:e70019. Published online December 4th, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cch.70019
Comments