The influence of caregiver attitudes and socioeconomic group on formal and informal mental health service use among youth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young people can receive mental health care from many sources, from formal and informal sectors. Caregiver characteristics/experiences/beliefs may influence whether young people get help and the type of care or support used by their child. We investigate facilitators/barriers to receiving formal and/or informal care, particularly those related to the caregiver's profile.

Methods

We interviewed 1,400 Brazilian primary caregivers of young people (aged 10-19), participants of a high-risk cohort. Caregivers reported on young people's formal/informal mental health care utilization, and associated barriers and facilitators to care. Data were also collected on youth mental health and its impact on everyday life; and caregiver characteristics-education, socioeconomics, et

SUBMITTER: Paula CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9251818 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature