Shantel Baughman
National trends in minority utilization of mental health services are reviewed,
and recommendations are made for needed research. In relation to their
representation in the population, Hispanics and Native
Americans use varies according to type of service.
Hospitalization accounts for part of the increase in minority utilization; this
trend is problematic. Disruptions in service continue to plague minority
clients, possibly stemming from inadequacies in the organization and financing
of care, and from cultural incongruity. Much more must be learned about these
problems in utilization, as well as about other key issues.
and recommendations are made for needed research. In relation to their
representation in the population, Hispanics and Native
Americans use varies according to type of service.
Hospitalization accounts for part of the increase in minority utilization; this
trend is problematic. Disruptions in service continue to plague minority
clients, possibly stemming from inadequacies in the organization and financing
of care, and from cultural incongruity. Much more must be learned about these
problems in utilization, as well as about other key issues.