Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Mental Healthcare in Youth With Incarcerated Parents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Youth with incarcerated parents experience more adverse childhood experiences than other youth, placing them at higher risk for mental health and substance use disorders. Despite their increased risk, these youth may be less likely to access mental health services, particularly given their racial and ethnic makeup. Therefore, this study aimed to assess racial and ethnic disparities in access to mental health services for youth with incarcerated parents.

Methods

This secondary data analysis used longitudinal data from 2016 to 2019 from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study. Logistic regression models assessed the relationships among incarceration, cumulative childhood experiences, DSM-5 diagnoses, and mental health services. Additional analyses stratif

SUBMITTER: Ryan JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10440240 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature