Alma Economics was commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA) to carry out research for a series of case studies identifying examples of good practice in supporting young people’s transition from Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) or to community-based services in England.

We carried out a number of semi-structured interviews with councils across England as well as with young people who have experienced the transition. Our work focused, in particular, on good practice raised by the councils as well as the feedback young people gave on the services they received, and further sought to record young people’s own recommendations for children’s and adults’ mental health services in England.

The report brings together overarching suggestions and recurring themes, acting as a valuable resource for councils that wish to restructure their mental health services for young people during their transition period.

Read the full report:

➥ Supporting children and young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing