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ACCESS Open Minds at the University of Alberta: Transforming student mental health services in a large Canadian post-secondary educational institution.
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Early intervention in psychiatry [Early Interv Psychiatry] 2019 Jun; Vol. 13 Suppl 1, pp. 56-64. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Aim: Demands for mental health services in post-secondary institutions are increasing. This paper describes key features of a response to these needs: ACCESS Open Minds University of Alberta (ACCESS OM UA) is focused on improving mental health services for first-year students, as youth transition to university and adulthood.<br />Methods: The core transformation activities at ACCESS OM UA are described, including early case identification, rapid access, appropriate and timely connections to follow-up care and engagement of students and families/carers. In addition, we depict local experiences of transforming existing services around these objectives.<br />Results: The ACCESS OM UA Network has brought together staff with diverse backgrounds in order to address the unique needs of students. Together with the addition of ACCESS Clinicians these elements represent a systematic effort to support not just mental health, but the student as a whole. Key learnings include the importance of community mapping to developing networks and partnerships, and engaging stakeholders from design through to implementation for transformation to be sustainable.<br />Conclusions: Service transformation grounded in principles of community-based research allows for incorporation of local knowledge, expertise and opportunities. This approach requires ample time to consult, develop rapport between staff and stakeholders across diverse units and develop processes in keeping with local opportunities and constraints. Ongoing efforts will continue to monitor changing student needs and to evaluate and adapt the transformations outlined in this paper to reflect those needs.<br /> (© 2019 The Authors Early Intervention in Psychiatry Published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.)
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Alberta
Canada
Delivery of Health Care organization & administration
Female
Humans
Male
Mental Disorders diagnosis
Mental Disorders psychology
Young Adult
Health Services Accessibility organization & administration
Mental Disorders therapy
Mental Health Services organization & administration
Student Health Services organization & administration
Universities
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1751-7893
- Volume :
- 13 Suppl 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Early intervention in psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31243904
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/eip.12819