Factors associated with the cost of child and adolescent mental health crisis care in Brazil.

Key Points

• This research aims to identify the factors affecting the cost of mental health crisis care for children and adolescents in Brazil.
• Analyzed cost data from mental health services.
• Examined resource allocation across different service providers.
• Evaluated coordination efforts among healthcare services.
• Identified key factors affecting cost, such as service coordination and early intervention.
• Found that more vulnerable youth experience higher crisis care costs.
• Revealed potential savings through improved resource management.