Project Lead: Romy Schönegger
Authors: Romy Schönegger, Yui Hidaka
Publication: October 2025
Language: English (with German summary)
Transitions from Child and Adolescent to Adult Mental Health Services are characterised by discontinuities and high dropout rates. This project reviewed international models and policies, complemented by expert consultations. Two main models of care were identified, with common principles including collaborative, developmentally appropriate, and youth-centred transitions. Implementation faces challenges due to workforce and structural constraints. In Austria, transitional psychiatry remains in its early stages; the findings provide an evidence base for system-wide, sustainable development.