Youth have concerns about sensitive health topics, including drugs, sex, and mental health. Providers often perceive … that youth are uncomfortable discussing these topics and do not address these concerns. This study found that youth who … routinely discuss sensitive health topics with youth in a confidential and sensitive manner. …

. The study also looked at whether youth had more than one out-of-home stay during the year. Nearly 40 percent of children … in out-of-home care had more than one out-of-home stay during the year, and 40 percent of these youth received services …

Findings from two studies suggest that residential youth treatment facilities could improve family involvement in … first study found that 20 percent of facilities included youth and families in some type of governance activity, such as …

facilities reported having secluded or restrained youth in the previous year; 34 percent of these facilities reported that …, following such incidents, they always debrief the youth, family, and staff; notify the attending physician; and record the …

. The study also looked at whether youth had more than one out-of-home stay during the year. Nearly 40 percent of children … in out-of-home care had more than one out-of-home stay during the year, and 40 percent of these youth received services …