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Access to mental health and addiction services for youth and their families in Ontario: perspectives of parents, youth, and service providers.

Toula KourgiantakisRoula MarkoulakisEunjung LeeAmina HussainCarrie LauRachelle AshcroftAbby L GoldsteinSugy KodeeswaranCharmaine C WilliamsAnthony Levitt
Published in: International journal of mental health systems (2023)
Our study identified five structural barriers that map onto the Levesque et al. healthcare access conceptual framework and a sixth structural barrier that is not adequately captured by this model which focuses on policies, procedures, and laws. The findings have implications for policies and service provisions, and underline the urgent need for a mental health strategy that will increase access to care, improve mental health in youth, decrease burden on parents, and reduce inequities in mental health policies and services.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mental illness
  • palliative care
  • primary care
  • physical activity
  • quality improvement
  • high density