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Child Mental Health Study: Understanding Disorder Patterns and Health Care Responsiveness in Ontario

This study aims to examine the levels of child mental health disorders, patterns of disorder over time, and the responsiveness of the health care system to the mental health needs of children and youth in Ontario. It will also explore the impact of environmental influences such as neighborhoods, schools, and families on child mental health. By analyzing data from children aged 4-17 and their primary caregivers, the study seeks to identify areas for improvement in resource allocation, assess the effects of income inequality on child mental health, and advocate for social justice issues related to child mental health. The findings will contribute to enhancing the prospects and conditions for all children and youth.

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Child Mental Health Study: Understanding Disorder Patterns and Health Care Responsiveness in Ontario

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  1. 2014 Ontario Child Health Study (OCHS)

  2. 2014 OCHS Objectives Patterns & levels of disorder 2014 Changes in patterns 1983-2014 Responsiveness of the health care system to child & youth mental health need Burden of child and youth mental health problems & chronic illness Environmental influences → neighbourhoods schools & families

  3. 2014 OCHS Sample • Children ages 4-17 • PMK and spouse/partner • Siblings

  4. What will we learn? Levels of child …among children with mental disorder… different health conditions ?

  5. What will we learn? ? 1983 % with +1 Disorders 2014 ? Above Poverty Below Poverty Line Line 2014 1983 % with Disorder Using MH Social Services Effects of Income Inequality on Child Mental Health

  6. Why are we doing this study? • Findings from this study will help improve the prospects and conditions for all children & youth. • Document child mental health need & assess health system response • (Resource allocation issues) • Influence of poverty & income inequality • (Social justice issues) • Identify environmental influences • (Program priority questions)

  7. Thank You! Contact: duncanlj@mcmaster.ca Online at: ontariochildhealthstudy.ca

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