The family may incur high medical bills and the community also pays if the child becomes involved in the juvenile justice system. Most of all, the child pays if he or she doesn't get help. Raising public awareness about children's mental health issues may lead to earlier recognition of possible mental health problems. Identifying these problems when they first appear may help to keep them from getting worse later. Every child's mental health is important.
Many children have mental health problems.
These problems are real and painful and can be severe. Mental health problems can be recognized and treated. Caring families and communities working together can help. Promote the development of appropriate and accessible mental health services in your community. Support research on children's and adolescents' mental health.