Conditions associated with identification of mentally ill youths in juvenile detention

Kenneth M. Rogers; Andres J. Pumariega; D. Lanette Atkins; Steven P. Cuffe

doi:10.1007/s10597-005-9001-z

Conditions associated with identification of mentally ill youths in juvenile detention

Kenneth M. Rogers, Andres J. Pumariega, D. Lanette Atkins, Steven P. Cuffe

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	25-40
Number of pages	16
Journal	Community Mental Health Journal
Volume	42
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-005-9001-z
State	Published - Feb 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adolescents
Juvenile justice
Service use

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Health(social science)
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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