Madelyn Whyte
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View article: The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative
The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative Open
Youth peer support workers (YPSWs) use lived/living experience to provide support. However, there is a knowledge gap about service impact on YPSWs themselves. To understand (1) impact being a YPSW has on well-being, (2) experience of being…
View article: Supporting young people through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: A multi-site qualitative longitudinal study
Supporting young people through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: A multi-site qualitative longitudinal study Open
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, youth have experienced substantial stress due to abrupt changes in education, finances, and social life, compounding pre-existing stressors. With youth (ages 15-26) often at critical points in development,…
View article: One-year mortality of emergency department patients with substance-induced psychosis
One-year mortality of emergency department patients with substance-induced psychosis Open
Objectives Psychosis is a well established complication of non-prescription drug use. We sought to measure the 1-year mortality of emergency department patients with substance-induced psychosis (SIP). Methods This study was a multi-centre,…
View article: Exploring How to Enhance Care and Pathways Between the Emergency Department and Integrated Youth Services for Young People With Mental Health and Substance Use Concerns.
Exploring How to Enhance Care and Pathways Between the Emergency Department and Integrated Youth Services for Young People With Mental Health and Substance Use Concerns. Open
Background: Integrated youth services (IYS) provide multidisciplinary care (including mental, physical, and social) prioritizing the needs of young people and their families. Despite a significant rise in emergency department (ED) visits b…