Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Diagnosis and Early Treatment of First-Episode Psychosis.
Aubrey M MoeElyse LlamoccaHeather M WastlerDanielle L SteelesmithGuy BrockOladunni OluwoyeCynthia A FontanellaPublished in: Schizophrenia bulletin open (2024)
In this study, Black youth experienced disparities in both the diagnosis and early treatment of FEP. Additional efforts are needed to understand and address these observed disparities and to promote equitable access to FEP care during the critical early illness phases.