TY - JOUR T1 - Improving adolescent care in a cross-sector system JF - Future Healthcare Journal JO - Future Healthc J SP - 18 LP - 19 DO - 10.7861/fhj.9-2-s18 VL - 9 IS - Suppl 2 AU - Aarthi Ravishankar AU - Lauren Fraser AU - Tom Holliday AU - James Biggin-Lamming Y1 - 2022/07/01 UR - http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/9/Suppl_2/18.abstract N2 - Adolescence represents a critical life stage in which there is rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial development.1 It is the time where the patterns and foundations for future health are laid and thus presents a unique opportunity to promote health and subsequently improve life-long wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.1–3 Historically, this age group has attracted less policy interest and investment.4 In addition to the health benefits of investing in adolescents and young adults (AYAs), there are economic advantages as well as the possibility of greater societal gains.2–3 Mental health problems represent the greatest … ER -