APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Racial Discrepancies in Access to Mental Health Programs
- Carolina Barbeito
Nova Southeastern University - Craig Carnegie
Nova Southeastern University - Jared Warren
Nova Southeastern University - Ryan Bennett
Nova Southeastern University - Nicolas Mead
Nova Southeastern University - Sai Narotam
Nova Southeastern University - Ana Alfaro
Nova Southeastern University - Gene Cash
Nova Southeastern University
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to identify differences in utilization rates among races for specific types of services. A Pearson correlation yielded significant relationships between all races compared to services offered. Results indicate a marked lack of consistent utilization of services across races for critical mental health needs.
Race and Ethnicity