TY - JOUR
AU - M. Sheridan
AU - J. Clark
A1 - 
AB - Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects 1.5-3.4 per 1000 children worldwide. As they grow older, these children must transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services. This transition comes with stress and uncertainty for a population that is already at a higher risk of poor mental health. This paper discusses what is known about mental health in youth with CP and its impact on their transition within the medical system. It also uses a biopsycho-ecological framework to understand how transition impacts several domains of their life including family structure and social participation. Actionable guidance for medical providers and caregivers is given to promote a healthier transition process.
AD - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA.; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA. Electronic address: clark4jj@ucmail.uc.edu.
AN - 41102115
BT - Disabil Health J
C5 - Healthcare Disparities
CP - 2
DA - 04/2026
DO - 10.1016/j.dhjo.2025.101970
DP - NLM
ET - 20250929
IS - 2
JF - Disabil Health J
LA - eng
N2 - Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects 1.5-3.4 per 1000 children worldwide. As they grow older, these children must transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services. This transition comes with stress and uncertainty for a population that is already at a higher risk of poor mental health. This paper discusses what is known about mental health in youth with CP and its impact on their transition within the medical system. It also uses a biopsycho-ecological framework to understand how transition impacts several domains of their life including family structure and social participation. Actionable guidance for medical providers and caregivers is given to promote a healthier transition process.
PY - 2026
SN - 1876-7583
SP - 101970
ST - Shifting perspectives: Mental health and transition to adulthood in youth with cerebral palsy
T1 - Shifting perspectives: Mental health and transition to adulthood in youth with cerebral palsy
T2 - Disabil Health J
TI - Shifting perspectives: Mental health and transition to adulthood in youth with cerebral palsy
U1 - Healthcare Disparities
U3 - 10.1016/j.dhjo.2025.101970
VL - 19
VO - 1876-7583
Y1 - 2026
ER -