128. Hazardous Alcohol Drinking and Attitude Among Youth With Mental Health Care Needs

Adolescents and youth health is often overlooked in Mongolian health system. These population group is unlikely to report mental health conditions due poor healthcare-seeking behavior. Currently there are no culturally validated screening tools for psychosocial issues of adolescents and youths, and healthcare providers fail to detect any risk-taking behavior at critical stage of life. This multifaceted gap leads to higher rates for fatal and severe health outcomes; suicide and substance abuse in youth.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Source Type: research