Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1081121 Journal of Adolescent Health 2006 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Gender differences in negative mental health attitudes and willingness to use mental health services are present early in adolescence. Enhanced mental health education and services in middle school may reduce gender disparities by incorporating stigma reduction efforts that actively involve parents and address differences in knowledge and exposure to mental health issues.
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