The Role of Caregiver Strain and Other Family Variables in Determining Children's Use of Mental Health Services.

Brannan, Ana Maria; Heflinger, Craig Anne; Foster, E. Michael

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ERIC Number: EJ671434

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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The Role of Caregiver Strain and Other Family Variables in Determining Children's Use of Mental Health Services.

Brannan, Ana Maria; Heflinger, Craig Anne; Foster, E. Michael

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, v11 n2 p77-91 Sum 2003

A study involving 574 children (ages 5-17) who received mental health services examined whether caregiver variables predicted child mental health service utilization patterns, particularly caregiver strain. Results found caregiver strain to be associated with the combination of services used, sequencing of services, gaps in care, and cost of services. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Caregivers, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Family Influence, Information Utilization, Mental Health Clinics, Mental Health Programs, Participant Characteristics, Predictor Variables, Services, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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