@article{ref1,
title="Mental Health and Substance Abuse Characteristics Among a Clinical Sample of Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Youths in a Large California Metropolitan Area: a Descriptive Study",
journal="Community mental health journal",
year="2012",
author="Dickerson, Daniel L. and Johnson, Carrie L.",
volume="48",
number="1",
pages="56-62",
abstract="This study analyzes descriptive data among a clinical sample of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youths receiving mental health services in a large California metropolitan area. Among 118 urban AI/AN youths, mood disorders (41.5%) and adjustment disorder (35.4%) were the most common mental health diagnoses. Alcohol (69.2%) and marijuana (50.0%) were the most commonly used substances. Witnessing domestic violence (84.2%) and living with someone who had a substance abuse problem (64.7%) were reported. The majority of patients demonstrated various behavior and emotional problems. Enhancing culturally relevant mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention programs for urban AI/AN youth is suggested.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0010-3853",
doi="10.1007/s10597-010-9368-3",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10597-010-9368-3"
}