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A majority of a cohort of 62 children and adolescents who had been hospitalized in a state psychiatric facility was found to have received less restrictive services such as outpatient mental health services prior to their index admission. Also, a number had been involved with the juvenile justice system and almost two-thirds had been placed out-of-home. Ninety percent had at least one prior psychiatric hospitalization. Just over half of the cohort received case management and individual counseling post release. About a third received family counseling, and a few received other types of services. At least a third were rehospitalized within a year of release. Although 90% of the cohort received some type of service post release, a higher proportion of non service receivers were rehospitalized than service receivers. Even those who received services had a high rate of rehospitalization. These findings raise questions as to the appropriateness of service provision during and following hospitalization.
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This study was funded by a grant from the Office of Program Evaluation and Research, Ohio Department of Mental Health.
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Solomon, P., Evans, D. & Delaney, M.A. Community service utilization by youths hospitalized in a state psychiatric facility. Community Ment Health J 29, 333–346 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00761031
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