“What is needed is a fundamental shift in culture. A whole system approach is needed focusing on prevention of mental ill health, early intervention and recovery. We owe this to young people. It is with their future in mind that we must all commit to, and invest in this challenge.”
Future in Mind, 2015
In 2015, Future in Mind described the need for a whole-system redesign for children and young people’s mental health, moving away from the traditional tiered service model and toward one that is created with the intention of meeting the needs of children and young people.
Fast forward two years and new models of care are emerging, with providers directly involving children and young people to redesign services around their wants and needs.
The majority of young people today are comfortable using digital devices. They expect to be able to access a range of services and support online. As a result of conversations with users, providers of mental health services are beginning to offer digital services as part of treatment.
Mark Bunnell, CYP IAPT Transformational Lead, and Adele Hurst, Associate Trainer from Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) will join us at IAPT Connect 2017 to share how CWP’s work with children and young people has informed the development of new modes of treatment, including online support and other digital resources.
CWP’s approach incorporates the principles of the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) and THRIVE – two service development models which emphasise integrated, collaborative and needs-led service delivery, as well as building on the CYP IAPT focus on outcomes.
You can read a case study about how CWP established a CAMHS Choice Clinic: an accessible young-person friendly service which exemplifies some of the THRIVE core principles.
Want to learn more about the many ways in which CWP’s recent work is helping them to offer services that meet the needs of children and young people? Join us at IAPT Connect 2017. Only a few free places remain.
