Year: 2000 Source: Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, 2000. p.165-182 SIEC No: 20031027

In this chapter, the authors explore the research evidence on the mental health of looked after young people. Their evidence is drawn from 2 main sources: specific mental health studies, & more general studies concerning the ‘care’ of young people. They then go on to discuss risk factors & health promoting behaviours. They conclude by considering effective interventions for primary & secondary prevention, & by identifying directions for future research. (47 refs)