Mental Telehealth Utilization Patterns Among High School Students from Racial and Ethnic Minority Backgrounds Affected by Violence and Substance Use.

Chuka Nestor EmezueNiranjan S KarnikBushra SabriAdaobi AnakweJessica C Bishop-RoyseDale Dan-IraborAndrew Paul FroilanAaron DunlapQing LiWrenetha Julion

Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2024)

Our results suggest crucial insights for shaping violence and substance use prevention strategies, with implications for the future of online and telehealth behavioral services. Mental telehealth help-seeking emerges as a crucial avenue for supporting adolescents affected by violence and substance use, especially when they face obstacles to accessing traditional services. It can work in tandem with in-person services to address these challenges.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
primary care
young adults
physical activity
social media
health information