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Navigating the Transition from Youth to Adult Mental Health Services: Part 1

Where You Are | S6 E1 | February 26, 2025

 

As youth with mental health challenges grow older, families often have lots of questions about the transition from youth to adult mental healthcare services. It can feel overwhelming, with many wondering what to expect. In this episode—the first of a two-part series—we are joined by Emma (Scotiabank Youth Transitions Program), Abby (who has navigated this transition as a youth), and Steph (Registered Psychiatric Nurse at BC Children’s Hospital) to explore:

  • what this transition involves and how to start preparing for it
  • common challenges and myths
  • strategies and resources to support families during this period
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Guest Bios

Emma Iacoe
Leader, Program Development

Emma Iacoe works for the Scotiabank Youth Transition Program (SYTP) at St. Paul’s Hospital, developing a program that supports the needs of young adults and their families with the transition from pediatric to adult care. Her background is in nursing, and she has previously worked in many outpatient clinics that care for youth and young adults. She has a passion for supporting young people through change and assisting them to work towards their goals. In Emma’s spare time she loves doing anything outdoors with her family and friends.  
 

Abby
Youth

Abby is an individual with lived experience of receiving mental health care as a child and adolescent. She grew up in Victoria, BC, and is currently in her third year of the Bachelor of Health Sciences program at Queen’s University. Abby is passionate about using her experience to help create change in the healthcare system - particularly related to youth mental healthcare. In her free time, she enjoys playing the fiddle and is an avid learner.

Stephanie McMaster
Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Stephanie McMaster (she/her) is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. She is the Team Lead and Consultation Nurse for the Transition & Linking to Care (TLC) Team at BC Children’s Hospital.

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