Hector attends a stress management course each week at school. A home visitor meets with Carmen and her husband Carlos weekly to help with family issues. A trained respite worker spends a day each month with Hector and his five siblings so that the parents can have time alone and rest from the task of raising a large family on very low wages. For more information on systems of care, call 1.800.789.2647. 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.