Experiences of general practitioners in supporting the mental health of children and young people: An exploratory qualitative study in the United Kingdom

Yessica Abigail Tronco Hernàndez, Tim Carter, Jane Coad, School of Health Professions, University of Plymouth, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children and Family Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, Centre for Care Excellence, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Journal of Child Health Care

Published online on May 21, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Child Health Care, Ahead of Print.
Mental health (MH) problems in children and young people (CYP) are on the rise, negatively affecting their quality of life. General Practitioners (GPs) are the first port of call for any health-related issue; however, it has not been fully explored what ...