Concerns and hopes among adolescents attending adolescent psychiatric outpatient clinics

Katriina Anttila; Minna Anttila; Marjo Kurki; Heli Hätönen; Mauri Marttunen; Maritta Anneli Vaelimaeki

doi:10.1111/camh.12074

Concerns and hopes among adolescents attending adolescent psychiatric outpatient clinics

Katriina Anttila, Minna Anttila, Marjo Kurki, Heli Hätönen, Mauri Marttunen, Maritta Anneli Vaelimaeki

Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review

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Abstract

Background: Mental disorders affect the well-being of adolescents. This study aims to describe adolescents' concerns and hopes from their own perspective when referred to adolescent psychiatric outpatient treatment. Method: The qualitative data consisted of adolescents' (n = 70) short essays gathered using the Depis. Net Internet program and analyzed with inductive thematic analysis. Results: The adolescents described their concerns and hopes regarding their relationships, daily actions, identity, and well-being. Conclusions: Adolescents share their concerns and find solutions if they find a safe channel to do so. Professionals should find new ways to help adolescents share their life experiences and information technology may be a promising tool.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	81-88
Number of pages	8
Journal	Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Volume	20
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12074
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adolescent
Anxiety
Concerns
Depression
Hopes
Mental disorders

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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10.1111/camh.12074

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Concerns and hopes among adolescents attending adolescent psychiatric outpatient clinics. / Anttila, Katriina; Anttila, Minna; Kurki, Marjo; Hätönen, Heli; Marttunen, Mauri; Vaelimaeki, Maritta Anneli.

In: Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Vol. 20, No. 2, 01.01.2015, p. 81-88.

Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review

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