Alta. report shows provincewide strategy needed to address urgent mental health struggles in youth

One of the report's authors warns too many kids are falling through the cracks because Alta. lacks a unified strategy. The University of Calgary report says mental illness affects one in every four Canadian youth and demands for supports steadily increased in the past decade. The report states gaps in services are particularly concerning in schools. The report outlines three recommendations to address the gaps in mental health research and supports:

1. Develop a provincial cross-ministry strategy for improving youth mental health;
2. Design provincial guidelines on measuring and monitoring patient-oriented outcomes; and
3. Engage equity-deserving groups in the design and implementation of the provincial strategy and guidelines.