Improving transitions for young people who move from child and adolescent mental health services to mental health services for adults: lessons from research and young peopleʼs and practitionersʼ experiences

There are a number of topics that require active consideration when preparing young people for transition between services. Despite the limited volume of research, and particularly that which has directly involved young people and families, we know from anecdote, experience and local audit and research that improvements in service design and practice are required. These matters inform the solutions that we suggest. We see as pivotal involving young people directly in planning their own care and setting quality standards for healthcare and other services.