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REFLECTION PAPER
Article Title: Healthcare use in commercially insured youth with mental health disorders.
This study's objective is to characterize how young people with mental health disorders use outpatient
care in age-related patterns. Additionally, by concentrating on people with mental health illnesses, this research
adds to existing work that describes young adults' low healthcare utilization and difficulties transitioning from
pediatric to adult care. Although this exploratory study highlights age-related decreases in outpatient care,
ongoing primary care and mental health involvement during the transition to adulthood is essential to enhancing
healthcare quality and outcomes for kids and young adults with mental health issues. In the end, this study
contributes to the body of literature by highlighting the need for innovative solutions and increased financial
support for mental health services for children and young people.
This research has recommendations and a conclusion. This descriptive study shows how outpatient
healthcare consumption among people with mental health issues varies depending on age when taken as a
whole. Furthermore, it appears that those who suffer from the most severe mental health conditions are least
likely to receive outpatient care. This information can help guide initiatives to improve healthcare utilization
during the transition to adulthood.
Research teaches us the most effective ways to support mental health among various populations.
Every community has a unique perspective on mental health, from how it is defined to how it is communicated.
Therefore, research and assessment in the field of mental health help us understand how to best improve mental
health among various racial and ethnic populations as well as expose mental health trends. What does mental
health resemble in this neighborhood? Do people with mental health issues face stigma? What is the general
opinion of people with mental illness in the neighborhood? These are the kinds of queries that research in
mental health can respond to.
Emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing are all parts of mental health. It has an impact on our
decisions, actions, and interactions with others. Our whole health and quality of life depend on our mental
health, which is more than just the absence of mental illnesses. If we have a mental illness, self-care can aid in
the maintenance of our mental health as well as the treatment and recovery process.