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Ruth Berkowitz

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Open access Sep 2026

Latent profiles of mental health and care barriers among heterosexual and sexual minority adolescents

Adolescents often navigate complex psychological, behavioral, and identity-related challenges, yet many do not seek the mental health support they need. Sexual minority youth face additional identity-based barriers that further hinder access to care. A sample of 1,129 Israeli adolescents aged 16–18 (M = 17.42, SD = 1.0...

A. Gewirtz-Meydan, Ruth Berkowitz, Shir Maoz et al. · Israel Journal of Health Pol... · 0 citations

Review Open access Sep 2026

A network analysis of healthcare professionals’ attitudes, affirming beliefs, and behaviors toward SGM youth: professional knowledge as a bridge

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth experience significant mental health disparities linked to barriers to accessing mental healthcare, particularly affirming care. Although healthcare professionals typically report positive attitudes and beliefs regarding caring for SGM patients, gaps in SGM-specific knowledg...

Ruth Berkowitz, A. Gewirtz-Meydan, Shir Maoz · BMC Medical Education · 0 citations