Affiliation:
1. University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work. Dr. Weinman has worked in adolescent healthcare for over 25 years as a researcher and clinician.
2. Teen Health Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Buzi has worked at the Teen Health Clinic for 11 years as a researcher and clinician.
3. Teen Health Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Smith has worked in the field of adolescent health care for over 30 years.
Abstract
Young fathers (N = 143) ages 16-33 participated in an assessment of risk behaviors, service needs, and mental health issues upon entering a fatherhood program. Almost 70% were unemployed, 39% were school dropouts, 47% used alcohol, 40% had problems with the law, and 42% had been in jail. The most frequently reported mental health issues were problems related to relationships, neighborhood, family, tobacco use, police, and being a parent. Fathers also identified feeling states of anger, sadness/depression, nervousness/tension, helplessness, and aggression. Although risk behaviors and mental health issues were identified, fathers did not request services to address them; rather, their most frequently requested service needs were related to jobs and vocational training. The article suggests that an assessment of mental health issues that focuses on a strengths perspective might yield a better evaluation of both mental health issues and service needs. The article addresses ways that program planners could enhance realistic participation.
Subject
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
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