Project screenings show need for more mental health services in youth detention

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 15:31 in Health & Medicine

More mental health screenings and services are needed for juvenile offenders, experts say. The intent of this study was to implement mental health screening; determine the percentage of youth detainees in need of services; assess the availability and extent of detention center mental health follow-up and referral services; and assess whether a disparity exists due to the size and geographic location of the detention center.

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