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. 2013 Dec 23;7(1):42.
doi: 10.1186/1753-2000-7-42.

Soliciting stakeholders' views on the organization of child and adolescent mental health services: a system in trouble

Philippe Vandenbroeck, Rachel Dechenne, Kim Becher, Maria Eyssen, Koen Van den Heede  1
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Soliciting stakeholders' views on the organization of child and adolescent mental health services: a system in trouble

Philippe Vandenbroeck et al. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health. .

Abstract

Background: Despite a high prevalence of mental health problems among children and adolescents Belgium, like many other Western countries, does not have a clear strategy for the organization of child and adolescent mental healthcare services (CAMHS).

Methods: This paper describes stakeholders' views on the organization of CAMHS based on a qualitative study. Ten in-depth interviews with high profile stakeholders were complemented by roundtable discussions (n = 30).

Results: This diagnostic analysis illustrated that the system is in serious trouble characterized by fragmentation and compartmentalization.

Conclusion: The findings create a sense of urgency that should be used to initiate a system reform of the Belgian CAMHS system.

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