Mental Health Youth Services (MHYS) Infographics

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Infographic 1: *Who are the Youth (and Vulnerable Youth) in California?* Basic demographic information on California youth Four groups are highlighted: youth in general youth considered impoverished according to the California Poverty Measure youth in the child welfare systems youth in the juvenile justice system See text version of this infographic
Infographic 2: What are the needs of youth in California? Overall status of mental health among California children and youth Social determinants of health that influence mental well-being of youth Focus on youth at greater risk for developing mental health conditions: Children with special health care needs Homeless and unaccompanied youth Youth in the juvenile justice system Youth in the child welfare system See text version of this infographic
Infographic 3: How do most California youth receive physical and mental health services? Part I Information on Medi-Cal and Children’s Health Program (CHIP) Medi-Cal/CHIP youth enrollment, pathways, and delivery systems Mental health aspect of Medi-Cal (Medi-Cal For Kids & Teens) Overview of Medi-Cal mental health services: specialty mental health services (SMHS) non- specialty mental health services (NSMHS) medically necessary criteria (as of 2023) Part II Snapshot of youth enrolled in Medi-Cal and CHIP (by sex, age, race/ethnicity, and written language) Snapshot of youth enrolled in Medi-Cal’s specialty mental health services (SMHS) See the text version of this infographi c
Infographic 4: Are California youth utilizing the physical and mental health care entitled to them? Part I Adequacy of youth health care in meeting physical and mental health needs California ranking compared to other states in mental health measures Medi-Cal performance in child core set quality measures (primary, preventive, and behavioral/mental health) Part II General youth utilization of Medi-Cal specialty and non-specialty mental health services (stratified by sex, age, and race/ethnicity) Foster youth utilization of Medi-Cal mental health services (stratified by sex, age, and race/ethnicity) See text version of this infographic
Infographic 5: Are there racial disparities in youth health and health care utilization? Highlights racial/ethnic disparities among youth regarding: Poverty status Family dynamics and economics Academic performance Involvement with child welfare and juvenile justice Key physical and behavioral health indicators See text version of this infographic

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Created and maintained by Safia Belayadi from the Judicial Council Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC). For more information, please email safia.belayadi@jud.ca.gov.