Project 460248

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Youth Mental Health Service Use

460248

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Youth Mental Health Service Use

$185,600
Project Information
Study Type: Unclear
Research Theme: Health systems / services
Institution & Funding
Principal Investigator(s): Hilario, Carla T; Parker, Naomi
Co-Investigator(s): Agyapong, Vincent O; Rittenbach, Kay; Russell, Matthew
Institution: University of Alberta
CIHR Institute: Health Services and Policy Research
Program: O. Gr.: Addr. the Health Impacts of COVID-19 - Imp. of def/disp care on health
Peer Review Committee: Operating Grant : Addressing the Wider Health Impacts of COVID-
Competition Year: 2021
Term: 2 yrs 0 mth
Abstract Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic and related public health measures have affected many young Canadians. In particular, the pandemic led to changes that may have affected the use of mental health services among young people. This project will identify potential changes in service use for mental health reasons, why the changes happened, and if particular groups of young people were especially affected. We will use administrative health care data and interviews with decision makers, service providers, parents/caregivers, and youth. The results of the project can inform service delivery as Canada returns to a new 'normal' and guide potential responses to future pandemics.

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Keywords
Covid-19 Health Service Use Mental Health Pandemic Youth