Black Adolescent Experiences with COVID-19 and Mental Health Services Utilization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting communities of color. Black adolescents are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19, have high mental health service needs, and have low mental health services utilization. During this time of great physical threat due to COVID-19, it is equally important to understand and support the mental health of Black adolescents.

Method

This study collected open-ended survey item responses from adolescents (12-17 years old) that identified as Black, living in a city in the Southeastern United States (n = 33). Grounded theory was used to analyze the data, revealing details of the lived experience of these Black adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results

Black adolescents reported that COVID-19 has been both positive and ne

SUBMITTER: Banks A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8080856 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature