Impact of client feedback on clinical outcomes for young people using public mental health services: A pilot study

Abstract

This paper reports on research conducted in public health settings with young people who have serious mental health issues. An easy to use feedback system for clinicians providing psychotherapy was assessed against treatment as usual. Data were collected on four widely used outcome measures. There has been little previous research in this area. We found evidence for treatment effects. There was some evidence supportive of the feedback system but further study is needed.

Keywords: Feedback; Psychotherapy; Youth.