Racial and ethnic minority adolescents less likely to receive treatment for major depression
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 14:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Adolescence can herald the onset of major depression and the associated short- and long-term consequences including developmental and social impairment. Research that focuses on access to treatment for adolescents with depression can shine a bright light on the persistent disparities based on race and ethnicity. Unfortunately such research reinforces the fact that equitable mental health care across all individuals and communities has yet to be achieved.