Blamed and Ashamed: The Treatment Experiences of Youth With Co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders and Their Families

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health and Keys for Networking, Inc.

October 2000

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Funded by the Child, Adolescent and Family Branch in the Federal Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Acknowledgements

We are deeply indebted to the youth and their families who shared intimate details of their lives so the rest of us would really understand their experiences. We also appreciate the cooperation of the Federation’s state organizations and chapters for their ongoing support and a their assistance in recruiting individuals to participate in the focus groups.

The youth researchers, the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, and Keys for Networking, Inc. wish to acknowledge Dr. Nelba Chavez, Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Her encouragement, leadership, and support made this work possible. We thank you for listening.

Table of Contents

Letter From the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

Executive Summary

Introduction

How the Study Was Conducted

The Questions and Their Responses

What We Learned—Conclusions

Recommendations

Dr. Bert Pepper

How Do the Data From the National Co-Morbidity Survey Fit With the Experience of Youth and Their Families?

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