Mental health experiences and barriers: Black adolescents presenting for suicide risk and their caregivers.

IF 4.4 3区医学 Q1 PEDIATRICS

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Pub Date : 2026-10-20 DOI:10.1111/camh.70137

Rhonda C Boyd, Makiya Lloyd, Danielle Mowery, Simone Imani Boyd, Ciarah St Paul, Luis Viegas de Moraes Leme, Jason D Jones, Jeremy Esposito, Tami D Benton, Gregory K Brown, Maria A Oquendo

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Abstract

Background: Health disparities in suicidal behaviors exist for Black youth. There are many barriers that Black adolescents and their caregivers encounter when attempting to access mental health (MH) care. However, there is limited information available concerning their experiences, barriers, and facilitators of MH services.

Methods: Qualitative interviews were conducted with Black adolescents (ages 10-18) presenting in a pediatric emergency department with past-year suicidal ideation and/or behaviors and/or their caregivers. The sample consisted of 9 adolescents and 11 caregivers. Qualitative analysis was conducted by structured annotation and thematic analysis.

Results: Adolescent and caregiver interviews identified seven themes: (1) emotional and behavioral experiences; (2) impact of previous MH treatment; (3) MH barriers; (4) facilitators for future treatment; (5) MH communication; (6) support; and (7) community resources.

Conclusion: Themes highlighted by both adolescents and caregivers were the impact of previous treatment, MH barriers, facilitators for future treatment, MH communication, and support. Although the interviews are consistent with research literature documenting the negative experiences and barriers to care for Black adolescents, MH experiences can be positive and helpful if provided in a culturally responsive manner.

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health PEDIATRICS-PSYCHIATRY

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8.30

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3.30%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) publishes high quality, peer-reviewed child and adolescent mental health services research of relevance to academics, clinicians and commissioners internationally. The journal''s principal aim is to foster evidence-based clinical practice and clinically orientated research among clinicians and health services researchers working with children and adolescents, parents and their families in relation to or with a particular interest in mental health. CAMH publishes reviews, original articles, and pilot reports of innovative approaches, interventions, clinical methods and service developments. The journal has regular sections on Measurement Issues, Innovations in Practice, Global Child Mental Health and Humanities. All published papers should be of direct relevance to mental health practitioners and clearly draw out clinical implications for the field.