APS

30th APS Annual Convention · 2018

Racial Discrepancies in Access to Mental Health Programs

San Francisco, CA · May 2018

Poster · Social

  • 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

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