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Reducing the Duration of Untreated Illness Among Youth in the Juvenile Justice System With Psychosis-Spectrum Disorders
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Enhanced Referral/Linkage to Care and Standard Care for Psychotic Disorders and Psychosis Nos/Other. Completed, enrolled 77 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study will investigate the occurrence of psychosis-spectrum disorders among youth in the Juvenile Justice System and track mental health referrals for these youth in Phase 1, a standard care condition. Then, in Phase 2, an enhanced referral and linkage to care model will be employed, with the aim of bolstering motivation for and engagement in mental health treatment. It is hypothesized that the enhanced referral protocol will promote completion of mental health care referrals.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The JJ worker reviews with the family psychoeducation material about the role of mental health care in emotional/behavioral problems. The JJ intake worker will contact the CSC program directly with the family for a "warm hand-off". The CSC worker will speak with the parent and arrange for an intake evaluation. For families already receiving treatment, the CSC referral will be for consultation. Via phone, the CSC clinician will use a motivational interviewing style to encourage families to attend the appointment. Three and seven days after referral, the JJ worker will text the caregiver to see if the CSC appointment was kept. If not, the JJ worker will text the parent the CSC phone number and also ask permission to contact the CSC to assist the family in setting up another appointment.
Referral to the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) clinic