Table 2.
Comparing visit characteristics for youth who had one or more physician mental health visits after age 18
| Characteristics | Community CYMH + physician-based mental health (n= 2,088) | Community CYMH only (n= 734) | Physician-based mental health only (n= 2,895) | No mental health (n= 5,571) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least one physician-based mental health visit after age 18 (% of total individuals in sub-group) | n = 1197 (57.3%) | n = 239 (32.6%) | n = 1323 (45.7%) | n = 1226 (22.0%) |
| Median survival time (when 50% experienced outcome) after age 18 | 29 months | 84 months | 49 months | † |
| Type of provider first physician-based mental health visit after age 18 | ||||
| Family physician | 76.70% | 91.60% | 82.80% | 94.70% |
| Psychiatrist | 8.80% | 6.3–7.9%** | 13.10% | 4.9–5.2%** |
| Pediatrician | 4.70% | * | 3.70% | * |
| Diagnostic code at first physician-based mental health visit after age 18 a | ||||
| Anxiety disorders | 52.50% | 64.80% | 55.30% | 64.60% |
| Depression | 11.70% | 8.80% | 12.10% | 9.30% |
| Hyperkinetic syndrome of childhood (commonly ADHD) | 7.00% | * | 6.20% | 1.80% |
| Behavior disorders | 5.40% | * | 4.70% | * |
| Drug dependence | 3.60% | 5.00% | 2.40% | * |
| Other childhood mental health disorders (e.g., habit spasms, tics) | 3.10% | 7.50% | 4.70% | 6.50% |
Note. CYMH = Child and Youth Mental Health. ADHD = Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder. Physician-based mental health visit based on Ontario Health Insurance Plan physician claims data.
†
Survival is greater than 50% at median survival time.
a
Not all diagnostic codes provided; thus percentages do not equate to 100%.
*
Cell sizes suppressed due to n < 5.
**
Ranges provided to ensure suppressed cells cannot be re-calculated, in accordance with ICES reporting guidelines.