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Prevalence of Common Psychiatric Disorders Among American Indian Adolescent Detainees

Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryPublished 1 August 1998
Christine W. Duclos, Janette Beals, Douglas K. Novins, Cheryl L. Martin, CHASTITY S. JEWETT, Spero M. Manson
Citations104
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TL;DR

Females were significantly more likely than males to have major depression and/or anxiety disorders and were significantlyMore likely to have three or more disorders and be higher in comparison with general and Indian adolescent community samples.

Abstract

These American Indian adolescent detainees had a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders. Local juvenile justice systems should be vigilant for the presence of psychiatric disorders and appropriately connected with psychiatric services to address this considerable need. Careful psychiatric assessment is necessary to ensure a more coordinated community service response to juvenile delinquency.

Keywords

Psychology