Study Finds Mothers May Encounter Barriers, Discrimination When Seeking Mental Healthcare For Youth With Trauma Symptoms

Psychiatric News (11/30) reports, “Callers posing as mothers of adolescents with trauma symptoms who tried scheduling outpatient appointments at safety-net mental health centers were successful during only 17% of calls,” according to a study. Additionally, researchers also “identified a bias against non-White callers.” The findings were published in Psychiatric Services, a publication of the American Psychiatric Association.

Related Links:

— “Moms Encounter Barriers, Discrimination to Accessing MH Care for Traumatized Youth,” APA Psychiatric News Alert, November 30, 2023

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