Yes, accessibility to ethical and quality care are both important factors when improving youth outcomes. :-)

I agree that a multi-pronged approach is necessary, but I would caution against degrading parental rights as a solution. As a depressed teen and young adult, I encountered more mental health professionals who caused harm than those who provided help. Our mental health care system is broken.

Is the implication of your research suggesting that parental consent should be circumvented for treating minors?

So true, but It still doesn't make any sense to me. . .