The William T. Grant Foundation report

The William T. Grant Foundation report, Disparities in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Mental Health Services in the U.S. by Margarita Alegría; Jennifer Greif, Ph.D.; Katie McLaughlin, Ph.D.; and Stephen Loder, BA, describes four mechanisms responsible for disparities in mental health outcomes among children and adolescents of color who are transitioning into adulthood.

The topics addressed include:

  • Socio-economic status
  • Childhood adversities
  • Family structure across development
  • Neighborhood level factors