Citation

Masia-Warner C, Nangle DW, Hansen DJ. Educ. Treat. Child. 2006; 29(2): 165-172.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, West Virginia University Press)

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Abstract

Epidemiological research indicates a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents. Approximately 21% of children and adolescents, ages 9-17, have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder, and additional youngsters experience social and emotional difficulties that do not meet symptom criteria for a disorder but cause considerable distrass and impairment in funcitoning. Unfortunately, there is a significant gap between the many youth who are in need of treatment and those who actually receive mental health care.

Language: en