Bias is said to occur when validity is better for one group than another (eg, when diagnoses
are more valid for male or female clients). This article provides (a) a methodological critique …

It is well documented that African American/Black youth underutilize mental health services.
Thus, the aim of this narrative systematic review study was to examine the barriers to, and …

Diagnostic evaluation of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents relies in part on
subjective interpretations of information from a clinician. Clinicians must interpret and …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have significant impacts on mental health outcomes.
There is a growing interest in expanding the scope of ACEs beyond household …

Abstract Purpose While Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been found to predict
an increased prevalence and seriousness of offending, these findings are based on a …

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is often referred to as the “gold standard” treatment for
mental health problems, given the large body of evidence supporting its efficacy. However …

Despite the high burden and poor rates of treatment associated with mental illness and
substance use disorders, public support for allocating resources to improving treatment for …

It has been known for decades that mental-health disparities exist among minoritized
groups, including race, ethnicity, sexual identities, gender identity and expression, ability …

Objective: Justice-involved youth report high rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs;
abuse, neglect, household dysfunction) and are at high risk for elevated behavioral health …

Social justice-centered training has progressed in school psychology, yet training and
practice still do not adequately address systems-level influences on mental health, let alone …