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Doctors of BC Position: In order to address the unique challenges related to youth mental health Doctors of BC recommends increasing awareness of available youth-related mental health resources, involving family physicians in helping youth with mental health concerns, and collaboration by key stakeholders to improve capacity and accessibility of mental health services.

Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC supports improved care for ADHD patients. Recommendations include developing a strategic plan for ADHD service delivery, supporting youth with ADHD in transitioning to adult care, reducing wait times for ADHD services, supporting collaborative care arrangements for ADHD patients, increasing access to ADHD medication, and utilizing ADHD practice guidelines.

Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC calls on the provincial government to allocate resources to ensure health care planning and delivery at the regional health authority level is designed to meet the unique needs of children and youth.