MH problems
Overall, 42.7% of teens reported having at least one MH
problem. Nine percent of the sample reported depression, 13.9%
suicidality, 23% substance use/abuse, 13.5% anxiety, and 18.6%
ADHD. Females were significantly more likely to report depression
and suicidality. A significantly higher percentage of older
teens reported substance use/abuse (33% vs.15.6%, p .01). Black
teens were significantly less likely to report suicidality, anxiety,
and ADHD compared to teens of white, Hispanic, and other races/
ethnicities. A significantly higher percentage of teens whose
primary maltreatment type was physical or sexual abuse reported
depression and suicidality than did those who experienced
other primary forms of maltreatment