Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Barriers to Mental Health Treatment Among U.S. College Students.
Natalia Van DorenYiqin ZhuMelissa M VázquezJillian ShahAnne Claire GrammerEllen E Fitzsimmons-CraftDaniel EisenbergDenise E WilfleyCraig Barr TaylorMichelle G NewmanPublished in: Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.) (2024)
Disparities in unmet treatment needs may arise from both distinct and common barriers and point to the potential benefits of tailored interventions to address the specific needs of students of color from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. The findings further underscore the pressing need for low-cost and brief treatment models that can be used or accessed independently to address the most prevalent barriers for students.