OBJECTIVE: This study examined points of entry into the mental health service system for
children and adolescents as well as patterns of movement through five service sectors …

Background Children involved with child welfare systems are at high risk for emotional and
behavioral problems. Many children with identified mental health problems do not receive …

Objective To describe the provision of care for young people following first diagnosis of
psychotic disorder. Design Retrospective cohort study using health administrative data …

Objective: The New York City (NYC) Board of Health amended the city's health code to
require hospitals to report to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene when individuals …

Objective This review assessed the level of evidence and effectiveness of peer support
services delivered by individuals in recovery to those with serious mental illnesses or co …

PURPOSE: To examine the associations between the size and quality of African-American
adolescents' social networks and their mental health service use, and to examine whether …

Family members of consumers with mental illness often play important roles in initiating and
supporting treatment. Self-help programs such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness …

Underutilization of mental health care is a significant problem among veterans. Offering peer
support may improve mental health care engagement. This observational pilot study was …

Background Behavioral health interventions that support low-income children and their
families in under-resourced communities have a positive impact on child development; …

Aim: Community participation in occupational, social, recreational, and other domains is
critically important during young adulthood. Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) programs …