Analysis reveals decreased telemedicine access and community support among racial and ethnic minorities in adolescents, highlighting critical disparities.
Key Points
Despite increased mental health needs, Black, Hispanic, and Asian adolescents show lower access to mental health services.
Prescription medication and therapy utilization is significantly lower among racial and ethnic minorities, with 7-12 percentage points disparity.
Analysis utilized data from the National Health Interview Survey across 2019-2022, focusing on adolescents aged 12-17.
The findings indicate urgent need for culturally responsive strategies to enhance mental healthcare accessibility among minority adolescents.