Goal setting improves retention in youth mental health: a cross-sectional analysis.
Alice J CairnsDavid J KavanaghFrances DarkSteven M McPhailPublished in: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health (2019)
Engagement and retention of young people within mental health services can be challenging. Clinical tools such as goal setting may keep young people engaged in services longer, potentially improving clinical outcomes. Further research exploring the effectiveness of current youth service models on client-specific goal based outcomes is recommended.