[Barriers and facilitators in seeking mental health care by youth in Suriname].

Background: Worldwide there is an imbalance in the need for mental help for young people versus actually receiving this help. This has been researched in western countries, it has not been well researched in developing countries.

Objective: To gain insight into the (specific) barriers and facilitators among young people seeking help in Suriname.

Evaluating changes in functioning and psychological distress in visitors of the @ease youth mental health walk-in centres.

Background: Highly accessible youth initiatives worldwide aim to prevent worsening of mental health problems, but research into outcomes over time is scarce.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate outcomes and support use in 12- to 15-year-old visitors of the @ease mental health walk-in centres, a Dutch initiative offering free counselling by trained and supervised peers.

Method: Data of 754 visitors, collected 2018-2022, included psychological distress (Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation 10 (CORE-10)), social and occupational functioning (Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale (SOFAS)), school absenteeism and support use, analysed with change indicators (first to last visit), and mixed models (first three visits).

Sexual exploitation of young men: Background characteristics and needs from a life-course perspective.

Background: Sexually exploited young men are prevalent, yet underrepresented in clinical practice, policy and research. There are multiple barriers that often prevent young men to disclose and to seek or receive support, such as gender norms, limited awareness of victimization and feelings of guilt and shame.

Objective: By gaining more insight into the background characteristics of young men who experienced sexual exploitation and their needs, this study aims to raise awareness and to better inform policymakers, care- and educational professionals on adequate prevention and intervention efforts.

Turning 18 in mental health services: a multicountry qualitative study of service user experiences and views.

Background: Worldwide, the division between Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) has frequently resulted in fragmented care with an unprepared, non-gradual transition. To improve continuity of care and other service transition experiences, service user input is essential. However, such previous qualitative studies are from a decade ago or focused on one mental disorder or country.