Data reveals factors affecting adolescent utilization of school based mental health services, suggesting improvements in mental health support are needed.
Key Points
Adolescents reporting more depressive symptoms are likelier to utilize school based mental health services, enhancing mental health support.
Higher parental monitoring and support, along with religiosity, are linked to decreased usage of school based mental health services despite need.
Using data from the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, structural equation modeling explored key relationships and impacts.
Understanding these determinants can guide strategies to improve mental health assessment and treatment access for adolescents.