Youth Mobile Response and Stabilization Services: Factors Associated with Multiple Episodes of Care
Co-authors: Morica Hutchison, Kayla M. Theriault (CHDI), Kagnica Seng (CHDI), Jeffrey Vanderploeg (CHDI) & Kenneth R. Conner
Published in Community Mental Health Journal, Vol. 59, pages 1619–1630 (2023)
Summarized from abstract:
To explore factors are associated with multiple episodes of youth mobile crisis care, this study used a retrospective cohort design of MRSS electronic health records to explore demographic and clinical characteristics associated with multiple episodes of care among 2,641 youth in New York.
Youth with multiple episodes of care were more likely to be non-Hispanic, have treatment histories including presenting problems related to adjustment, conduct, mood, or suicidal thoughts and behaviors, have high-level mental health visits, and more follow-up visits.
The authors recommend that future research should examine whether characteristics associated with multiple MRSS episodes are consistent across populations to inform procedures targeting unmet needs that prevent or minimize repeated use during crises.