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01-02-2006

Conditions Associated with Identification of Mentally Ill Youths in Juvenile Detention

Authors: Kenneth M. Rogers, M.D., M.S.H.S., Andres J. Pumariega, M.D., D. Lanette Atkins, M.D., Steven P. Cuffe, M.D.

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 1/2006

ABSTRACT

The current study examines the prevalence and severity of psychiatric symptoms in incarcerated youth. A random sample of youth ages 13–17 who were referred for mental health services (n=120) and not referred for services (n=120) at a juvenile detention facility were studied. Psychopathology was evaluated using the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children and the Child Behavior Checklist. Ninety-six percent of referred youth and 69% of non-referred youth had one or more psychiatric diagnoses. Co-morbidity was common in both groups. The findings suggest that youths in the juvenile justice system have noteworthy psychopathology that often remains unidentified.

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Title: Conditions Associated with Identification of Mentally Ill Youths in Juvenile Detention
Authors: Kenneth M. Rogers, M.D., M.S.H.S.
Andres J. Pumariega, M.D.
D. Lanette Atkins, M.D.
Steven P. Cuffe, M.D.
Publication date: 01-02-2006
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 1/2006
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-005-9001-z

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