Mental Health

Scientists at Rutgers University report research in mental health

Published in Mental Health Law Weekly, November 29th, 2008

According to recent research published in the Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, "This study examines rates of admission and patterns of mental health service use by persons of transition age (16-25 years) in the USA based on the nationally representative 1997 Client/Patient Sample Survey and population data from the US Census Bureau."

"A precipitous decline in utilization was observed at the age of emancipation: the yearly admission rate for inpatient, outpatient, and residential services was 34 per 1,000 for 16- and 17-year-olds and 18 per 1,000 for 18- and 19-year-olds. Among 20- and 21-year-olds, more were referred from criminal justice and...

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Source: Mental Health Law Weekly (2008-11-29)

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