TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - 'Nobody really gets it': a qualitative exploration of youth mental health in deprived urban areas
JO  - Early intervention in psychiatry
A1  - Schaffalitzky, Elisabeth
A1  - Leahy, Dorothy
A1  - Armstrong, Claire
A1  - Gavin, Blanaid
A1  - Latham, Linda
A1  - McNicholas, Fiona
A1  - Meagher, David
A1  - O'Connor, Ray
A1  - O'Toole, Thomas
A1  - Smyth, Bobby P.
A1  - Cullen, Walter
SP  - 406
EP  - 411
VL  - 9
IS  - 5
N2  - AIM: To examine the experience of developing and living with mental health and substance use disorders among young people living in urban-deprived areas in Ireland to inform primary care interventions. <br><br>METHOD: Semi-structured qualitative interviews with 20 young adults attending health and social care agencies in two deprived urban areas, and analysed using thematic analysis. <br><br>RESULTS: Five themes were identified: experiencing symptoms, symptom progression, delay accessing help, loss of control/crisis point, and consequences of mental health and substance use disorders. As young people delayed help, symptoms disrupted normal life progression and they found themselves unable to engage in everyday activities, and living with reduced potential. Living in deprived areas influenced the development of problems: many had added stressors, less familial support and early exposure to violence, addiction and bereavement. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Young people in urban-deprived areas are especially vulnerable to mental health and substance use disorders. Early identification in primary care appears necessary in halting symptom and illness progression, improving young people's chances of achieving their potential.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1751-7885
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eip.12165
ID  - ref1
ER  -