The headspace Brief Interventions Clinic: Increasing timely access to effective treatments for young people with early signs of mental health problems

Early Intervention in Psychiatry
Carsten SchleyAlexandra G Parker

Abstract

Timely access to treatment in the early stages of mental illness is pivotal to recovery and prevention of longer-term disablement. Yet, this can be challenging at times of growing service demands. The headspace Brief Interventions Clinic (BIC) is an innovative treatment model aiming to promote quick access to evidence-based interventions for young people presenting with early signs of mental disorders. The BIC treatment package comprises eight skill-building and behavioural intervention modules that young people can choose from. Treatment occurs over a maximum of six sessions with graduate students under supervision. Treatment outcomes are compared at baseline and final sessions, with client satisfaction measured at the final session. Allocation to the BIC occurred within 2 to 3 weeks of initial referral. Most young people (73%) completed their treatment, attending on average four sessions. Significant reductions in overall psychological distress, depressive symptomatology and anxiety severity ratings were observed at completion of treatment, as well as significant improvements in social and occupational functioning. About 91% of young people stated that their outcome expectations had been entirely met and 95% were entirely sat...Continue Reading

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Aug 2, 2019·International Journal of Mental Health Systems·Cara A SettipaniJoanna Henderson
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