Predisposition to seek mental health care among Black males transitioning from foster care.
This study examined the predisposition to seek mental health care in the future for personal and mental health problems among Black males transitioning from the foster care system (n=74). Results of simultaneous multiple regression analysis showed that custody status, diagnosis of a DSM-IV psychiatric disorder, and emotional control contributed significantly to the prediction of Black male's predisposition to seek mental health care. Specifically, Black males who were still in foster care were more predisposed to seek mental health care, whereas those diagnosed with a DSM-IV psychiatric disorder and who adhered more to the norm of emotional control were less predisposed to seek mental health care. Implications for mental health service delivery are discussed.
Scott
Lionel D
LD
School of Social Work, Georgia State University, United States.
Munson
Michelle R
MR
McMillen
J Curtis
JC
Snowden
Lonnie R
LR
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