ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention

Health Disparities in Mental Health Service Utilization: A 16-Year Longitudinal Study of Delinquent Youth after Detention

Virtual

Oral · Diversity Science

Over 60% of youth in detention have a mental health disorder. However, little is known about whether youth who need services receive them. Using data from the Northwestern Juvenile Project, we examine service use up to 16 years after detention. Black males were the least likely to receive needed services.

Chairs & Discussants

  • María José LunaSpeaker
    Northwestern University
  • David AabyDiscussant
    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Leah WeltyDiscussant
    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Karen AbramDiscussant
    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Linda TeplinDiscussant
    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine