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Exploring functional concerns in help-seeking youth: a qualitative study.

Alice Cairns¹, Frances Dark, David Kavanagh

¹School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Rehabilitation Clinical Academic Unit, Metro South Mental Health Service, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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Summary

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Young people aged 12-25 can identify their mental health concerns, including relationships, emotions, risk-taking, and employment issues. Service providers should consider age-specific needs, especially for post-school youth.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Mental Health Research
Adolescent Psychology
Youth Services Evaluation

Background:

Youth mental health services are crucial for individuals aged 12-25.
Understanding the specific functional concerns of help-seeking young people is essential for effective service delivery.
Existing literature may underrepresent the needs of older adolescents and young adults.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the functional concerns of young people aged 12-25 seeking help from a youth mental health clinic.
To identify the primary reasons young people access mental health support.
To investigate potential differences in concerns between younger and older age groups within the 12-25 range.

Main Methods:

Conducted semistructured interviews with 10 young people accessing a youth mental health clinic.
Transcribed interview data verbatim for detailed analysis.
Employed content analysis and member checking to ensure result validity.

Main Results:

Key themes identified include concerns related to relationships, emotional management, risk-taking behaviors, and employment difficulties.
Participants were capable of articulating their reasons for seeking mental health assistance.
A discernible difference in concerns was observed between younger participants and the older, post-school-age group.

Conclusions:

Young individuals can effectively identify their functional concerns and reasons for seeking mental health services.
Findings support the model of youth-specific mental health services.
Future research should focus on larger, more representative samples, particularly of post-school-age youth, to better understand and address diverse needs within the 12-25 age group.