Children under eight years old with mental health problems benefit from using support services, according to a new study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
- Researchers found that 31 percent of the children showed decreases in their behavioral and emotional problems within the first six months of using a care system.
- One-third of their caregivers reported fewer disruptions in family routines and fewer missed days of work within the first six months.
- The caregivers also said they had fewer feelings of sadness and isolation.
Previous government studies found that good social skills among kindergartners are linked to doing better in school, which can be another justification for early intervention. Young people who receive age-appropriate mental health services for issues such as adolescent depression are more likely to finish high school and less likely to get involved with legal authorities.
Labels: children, mental_health
Posted By: Jane St. Clair