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0180/2026 - Sociodemographic and clinical factors related to crisis care in child and adolescent mental health
Fatores sociodemográficos e clínicos relacionados ao cuidado da crise em saúde mental infantojuvenil

Author:

• Nathalia Nakano Telles - Telles, NN - <nnakanot@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9176-887X

Co-author(s):

• Heloísa Garcia Claro - Claro, HG - <heloisa.claro@usp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1504-7074
• José Carlos Marques de Carvalho - Carvalho, JCM - <zecarlos@esenf.pt>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8391-8647
• Márcia Aparecida Ferreira de Oliveira - Oliveira, MAF - <marciaap@usp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1069-8700


Abstract:

Care for children and adolescents experiencing mental health crises can be improved by addressing the factors that may contribute to longer stays in healthcare facilities or the need for more intensive follow-up. This study aimed to present the sociodemographic and clinical factors that influenced the length of stay and need for crisis management among children and adolescents at Type III Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPSij) and at general hospitals or emergency care units. This is a documentary, exploratory, and retrospective study conducted using medical records, with analysis via linear regression. The sample consisted predominantly of adolescents—cisgender girls enrolled in school—who were primarily treated for life-threatening conditions. Longer length of stay was associated with clients with mood and affective disorders, alcohol and other drug use, crisis management, and care at CAPSij, while clients referred by other services stayed for a shorter time. Users treated at CAPSij centers had a lower need for crisis management. The findings highlight the sociodemographic and clinical factors that can inform care practices, resource allocation, and the strengthening of community-based care coordinated with the network in crisis situations.

Keywords:

Mental Health; Health Services Accessibility; Crisis Intervention; Child; Adolescent.

Content:

Sociodemographic and clinical factors related to crisis care in child and adolescent mental health


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Telles, NN, Claro, HG, Carvalho, JCM, Oliveira, MAF. Sociodemographic and clinical factors related to crisis care in child and adolescent mental health. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2026/Jul). [Citado em 25/09/2026]. Está disponível em: http://www.cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/sociodemographic-and-clinical-factors-related-to-crisis-care-in-child-and-adolescent-mental-health/20078



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