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Utilization of Mental Health Services Among Adolescents in Community-Based Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinics

Authors: Ya-Fen Chan, PhD, Mark D. Godley, PhD, Susan H. Godley, RhD, Michael L. Dennis, PhD

Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

This study examined the rates and correlates of self-reported receipt for mental health services among 1,190 adolescents, aged 12–19, who were admitted to community-based substance abuse outpatient clinics and had a co-occurring mental health problem. Utilization of mental health service was ascertained 3 months post-intake. About one third (35%) of adolescents with a co-occurring mental health problem identified at intake received mental health service in the 3 months after treatment entry. After holding other correlates constant, history of mental health treatment, suicidal behavior, family history of mental disorder and insurance coverage at intake were associated with mental health service utilization at the 3-month follow up. Predictors of service utilization varied by gender and racial/ethnic status. Implications for integrated substance use and mental health services are discussed.

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Title: Utilization of Mental Health Services Among Adolescents in Community-Based Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinics
Authors: Ya-Fen Chan, PhD
Mark D. Godley, PhD
Susan H. Godley, RhD
Michael L. Dennis, PhD
Publication date: 01-01-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1094-3412
Electronic ISSN: 2168-6793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-007-9100-4

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Utilization of Mental Health Services Among Adolescents in Community-Based Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinics

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