Mental Healthcare Utilization, Modalities, and Disruptions During Spring 2021 of the COVID-19 Pandemic Among U.S. Adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The COVID-19 pandemic fomented a mental health crisis among adolescents. The present study contributes a national snapshot of mental healthcare utilization, including disruptions, barriers, and modalities, among U.S. adolescents.

Methods

Logistic regressions analyzing self-reports from a representative sample (N = 532) of 13-17-year-olds recruited from the AmeriSpeak Teen Panel during Spring 2021.

Results

Few demographic characteristics were associated with disruptions. Text-based communication/chat was most prevalent among minoritized racial and ethnic groups. Parental support was positively associated with finding private space for telehealth visits. Black adolescents were less likely to report in-person visits. Among those unable to receive care, Black adol

SUBMITTER: Campos-Castillo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9236916 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature