--- title: "Juvenile Detention: The Aftermath" description: Check out Orbis' infographic to learn how mental health disorders persist 15 years after youth leave juvenile facilities. image: https://www.orbispartners.com/hubfs/Orbis_2020/Images/North%20Western%20Study%20Infographic-01.png --- [![Orbis logo with tagline](https://www.orbispartners.com/hubfs/Orbis%20logo%20with%20tagline.png "Orbis logo with tagline")](https://www.orbispartners.com) [![GET STARTED](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/295885/e3774f31-d7aa-4835-ae99-a43130102b90.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/295885/e3774f31-d7aa-4835-ae99-a43130102b90) ** # Juvenile Detention: The Aftermath A recent Northwestern Medicine study1 finds mental health disorders persist 15 years after youth leave juvenile facilities, causing teens to struggle with long-term mental health and life stability.  ![North Western Study Infographic-01](https://www.orbispartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Orbis_2020/Images/North%20Western%20Study%20Infographic-01.png?width=1000&name=North%20Western%20Study%20Infographic-01.png) 1Linda A. Teplin, Lauren M. Potthoff, David A. Aaby, Leah J. Welty, Mina K. Dulcan, Karen M. Abram. Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Continuity of Psychiatric Disorders in a 15-Year Longitudinal Study of Youths Involved in the Juvenile Justice System. JAMA Pediatrics, 2021. [Orbis](https://www.orbispartners.com/) **provides solutions for criminal justice and human services systems, specializing in designing and implementing services for at-risk client groups. If you are interested in learning more about our Youth Mental Health Assessment, **[contact us here.](https://www.orbispartners.com/contact)   Quick Links ATLANTA 3500 Piedmont Rd NE Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30305 OTTAWA Box 520 5550 Manotick Main Street Ottawa, Ontario K4M 1A5 - - - © Copyright 2024 | All Rights Reserved ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=3425345&fmt=gif)