schizophrenia

Black Youth Experience Disparities in Care for First-Episode Psychosis in Ohio
Black Youth Experience Disparities in Care for First-Episode Psychosis in Ohio 1024 683 Jessica Nye, PhD

Black youth enrolled in Medicaid were more likely to experience a first-episode psychosis (FEP) event and be diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder but less likely to receive key early intervention services than White youth.   “It’s been known for a long time, especially in the United States, that Black individuals specifically face racial disparities when…