APS

2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026

Youth Who Do Not Engage In Services Are Frequently Re-Referred

Barcelona, Spain · May 2026

Posters · Mental Health in Focus: Symptoms, Support & Intervention

Session: Poster Session XI

Authors

Abstract

We tracked 40 youth referred to competency attainment programming on multiple occasions, measuring the efficacy of repeat attempts. We found 17.5% of youth achieved a "Satisfactory" outcome on a subsequent referral and 25% were "Terminated Not Served.” On average, youth are referred back 2.3 times before being discharged.