Predisposition to seek mental health care among Black males transitioning from foster care

Children and Youth Services Review

Volumn 29, Issue 7, 2007, Pages 870-882

  Scott Jr , Lionel D ^a   Munson, Michelle R ^b   McMillen, J Curtis ^c   Snowden, Lonnie R ^d  

^a GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS   (United States)

^d UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Black males; Foster care; Help seeking; Masculine norms; Mental health services

Indexed keywords

EID: 34250028484     PISSN: 01907409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2007.01.003     Document Type: Article

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