Increasing Access to Mental Health Services for Children
Mary Karapetian Alvord, PhD Resilience Across Borders, Inc. resilienceacrossborders@gmail.com Mental health needs far exceed the availability and affordability of services for many individuals and families. Approximately 25% of youth meet the criteria for a mental health disorder, and only 1 in 5 children and teens receive the care they need. It is particularly challenging for…