Background Racial disparities have previously been noted in antidepressant use among
Medicaid-covered youth. Objective To determine if racial and ethnic differences are due to …

Objective To examine racial and ethnic disparities in the receipt of minimally adequate
depression treatment in Medicaid-enrolled youth. Method Medicaid claims data of 2008 …

OBJECTIVE: Little is known about racial/ethnic differences in the receipt of treatment for
major depression in adolescents. This study examined differences in mental health service …

We investigate the extent to which antidepressant use among adolescents varies across
racial and ethnic subgroups. Using a representative sample of US adolescents, we find that …

Abstract Purpose To determine if Medicaid-enrolled youth with depressive symptoms
receive adequate acute treatment, and to identify the characteristics of those receiving …

Objective To determine the frequency of depression screening during ambulatory, office-
based visits for adolescents seen in general/family medicine or pediatric practices in the …

Depression has been increasing rapidly and is prevalent among youth. Inadequate mental
health service utilization for youth and relevant racial/ethnic disparities are a growing …

Importance The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to poorer mental health and a greater
need for treatment. Nationally representative estimates of major depressive disorder (MDD) …

Background: Many studies have found racial and socioeconomic variation in medical care
for a variety of conditions. Undertreatment of depression for individuals of all races is a …

Objective: Following efforts made in recent years to have effective mental health treatments
based on evidence-based guidelines, a working-definition of a minimum level of 'adequate …