Identifying patterns of substance use and mental health concerns among adolescents in an outpatient mental health program using latent profile analysis.

ABSTRACT: Though mental health and substance use concerns often co-occur, few studies have characterized patterns of co-occurrence among adolescents in clinical settings. The current investigation identifies and characterizes these patterns among adolescents presenting to an outpatient mental health service in Ontario, Canada. Data come from cross-sectional standardized patient intake assessments from 916 adolescents attending an outpatient mental health program (January 2019-March 2021). Latent profile analysis identified patterns of substance use (alcohol, cannabis, (e-) cigarettes) and emotional and behavioral disorder symptoms. Sociodemographic and clinical correlates of these patterns were examined using multinomial regression. Three profiles were identified including: 1) low substance use and

SUBMITTER: Halladay J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10031175 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature