Access Type
Open Access Thesis
Date of Award
January 2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.W.
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Megan Hayes Piel
Second Advisor
Angelique Day
Abstract
Nearly half of children in the child welfare system have clinically significant emotional or behavioral issues (Bums et al., 2004; Leslie et al.,2004), and are medicated at higher rates than their non-foster peers (e.g. Leslie et al., 2011; Zito et al.,2003). Research shows prescription of multiple medications is also a common occurrence in foster care. The proposed study seeks to answer the question: what are foster care youth’s mental health and medication use while in placement? This research employs a quantitative descriptive study to examine medication and conduct reports for foster youth in a residential placement. Findings suggest there is no correlation between medication use and conduct reports, although further research is needed to understand what impact medication has on conduct and placement stability. Understanding medication use and the presentation of behaviors provides insight into practices of medication management and mental health support, which impacts youth in care.
Recommended Citation
Waters, Caitlin, "The Mental Health And Medication Experiences Of Youth In Foster Care" (2016). Wayne State University Theses. 480.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_theses/480