Virtual Youth Mental Health Care Experiences in Saskatoon
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of youth and transformed the way we offer services. The SHA Youth Mental Health Addiction Services (YMHAS) team quickly transitioned to providing virtual care.
After some time we asked clients, clinicians and families for feedback.
Our evaluation team included representation from:
- Youth Mental Health and Addiction Services in Saskatoon,
- Patient and Family Centred Care,
- Patient Partners,
- SHA Research Department
Overall, health care providers and clients agreed that virtual care was a good addition but not a satisfactory replacement for in-person mental health care. Therefore, a client-centered approach is recommended. The appropriate method of care should be determined to address the needs of each individual.
Virtual Youth Mental Health Care Experiences in Saskatoon
For more information, you can access the full report below.