Social and Clinical Variables Associated with Outpatient Mental Health Care Utilization following Positive Suicide Risk Screening

Key Points

• Outpatient mental health care utilization is significantly associated with various social and clinical variables, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions.
• The analysis showed that individuals with positive suicide risk screenings had differing rates of mental health care utilization based on underlying social factors.
• Observational analysis of mental health records identified key associations between clinical status and follow-up care, presenting potential intervention points.
• The findings highlight potential barriers to accessing mental health care, indicating the necessity for improved outreach strategies for at-risk populations.