Mental Health of Care-Experienced Children and Young People

Christine Cocker is Professor in Social Work and Head of the School of Education, Social Work, Sociology and Sports at the University of East Anglia. She is a registered social worker.

• Introduction 1. What do care-experienced children and young people want from mental health support?2. What research tells us about the mental health of care-experienced children and young people3. The role of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and other screening tools 4. What do social workers need to know about mental health?5. The role of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in supporting care-experienced children and young people 6. Supporting care-experienced children and young people in placements7. Racism, mental health and care-experienced children and young people8. Adolescence and managing transitions into adulthood with care-experienced young people 9. Service models for best practice in providing mental health support for care-experienced children and young peopleConclusion

“This excellent book explores key issues from research and practice regarding social work and mental health with care-experienced children and young people. It’s recommended essential reading for students, social workers and mental health professionals.” Lucille Allain, Middlesex University “This book details not only what the mental health needs of children and young people with care experience are, but foregrounds their experiences and what professionals and carers can do to help. An immensely valuable contribution.” Robin Sen, University of Edinburgh