Iain Macmillan1,2,3, Andrew Thompson4, Megan Kalucy5,6, Daniel Pellen6,7, Eóin Killackey4, Patrick McGorry4, James G Scott8,9. 1. hEP Frankston headspace Early Psychosis, Australia. 2. Alfred Psychiatry, Australia. 3. Monash University, Australia. 4. Orygen, & Centre for Youth Melbourne Health, Melbourne University, Australia. 5. Prince of Wales Hospital, Australia. 6. University of New South Wales, Australia. 7. Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Australia. 8. QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Australia. 9. Metro North Mental Health Service, Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This paper provides the rationale for the development of sub-specialty training in youth psychiatry. METHOD: Training needs for youth psychiatry are discussed and the opportunities provided by sub-specialisation in youth psychiatry are presented. RESULTS: The majority of mental disorders have their onset prior to 25 years. There has been substantial recent growth in services to meet the clinical needs of young people. The development of these services has exposed gaps in current training for psychiatrists, which varies considerably between child and adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Competencies acquired by psychiatrists in youth mental health are non-standardised, which may hinder optimal care. CONCLUSIONS: Sub-specialty training in youth psychiatry is needed to meet workforce demands. The development of a certificate in youth psychiatry, by the RANZCP Section for Youth Mental Health, is underway. This will complement existing training and provide trainees and psychiatrists the opportunity to develop specialist skills in the provision of mental health care for young people negotiating the transition between adolescence and adulthood.
OBJECTIVE: This paper provides the rationale for the development of sub-specialty training in youth psychiatry. METHOD: Training needs for youth psychiatry are discussed and the opportunities provided by sub-specialisation in youth psychiatry are presented. RESULTS: The majority of mental disorders have their onset prior to 25 years. There has been substantial recent growth in services to meet the clinical needs of young people. The development of these services has exposed gaps in current training for psychiatrists, which varies considerably between child and adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Competencies acquired by psychiatrists in youth mental health are non-standardised, which may hinder optimal care. CONCLUSIONS: Sub-specialty training in youth psychiatry is needed to meet workforce demands. The development of a certificate in youth psychiatry, by the RANZCP Section for Youth Mental Health, is underway. This will complement existing training and provide trainees and psychiatrists the opportunity to develop specialist skills in the provision of mental health care for young people negotiating the transition between adolescence and adulthood.
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Keywords:
adolescents; education; psychiatrists; youth mental health
Authors: Patrick D McGorry; Cristina Mei; Andrew Chanen; Craig Hodges; Mario Alvarez-Jimenez; Eóin Killackey Journal: World Psychiatry Date: 2022-02 Impact factor: 49.548