Abstract
Introduction: Mental health problems occur commonly and impact on quality of life. It is important to understand causal factors. Aims: To understand parental support available for 16-17 year olds with mental health needs. Method: An audit of all case notes open to an adolescent mental health team in June 2010 Results: Notably 59.1% adolescents had family support and 40.9% lacked support. More males had family support than females, but more females had parental support. Case note documentation of family involvement is variable. Conclusion: Family support should be explored for each referral. Documentation of family involvement should to be improved.
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