State Parental Consent Law and Treatment Use Among Adolescents With Depression

Jessica Lee Schleider; Amanda Smock; Isaac Lev Ahuvia; Tubanji Walubita; Andy Seth Rapoport; Shannon Hill; Jonathan Purtle

doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.5361

journal article Feb 01, 2025

State Parental Consent Law and Treatment Use Among Adolescents With Depression

Jessica Lee Schleider Amanda Smock Isaac Lev Ahuvia Tubanji Walubita Andy Seth Rapoport Shannon Hill

Jonathan Purtle

JAMA Pediatrics Vol. 179 No. 2 pp. 209 · American Medical Association (AMA)

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines the association between mental health treatment uptake and the existence of state laws prohibiting youths to consent to their own care.

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Published: Feb 01, 2025
Vol/Issue: 179(2)
Pages: 209

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Jessica Lee Schleider