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Did You Know? is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to inform your prevention activities. We invite you to read, share, and take action!
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April 28, 2017
- About 1 in 7 US children aged 2–8 years has a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder, such as anxiety, learning problems, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
- Kids who have these disorders and live in rural areas face personal, financial, and neighborhood challenges more often than those who live in urban areas.
- Rural children and their parents might need additional support from states, healthcare systems, and primary care providers—here’s how to help them thrive.
May 6, 2016
- Only about 40%–50% of young children (ages 2–5 years) receive psychological services as part of their treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—according to the latest Vital Signs report.
- Behavior therapy is the recommended first-line treatment for young children with ADHD; it can work as well as medication and without the side effects.
- Healthcare providers should first refer parents [PDF–634KB] of young children with ADHD for training in behavior therapy before prescribing medication.
May 23, 2014
- More than 9% of 12- to 17-year-olds had at least one major depressive episode in the past year, according to a 2012 national survey. Major depressive episodes were three times higher among females [PDF-3.4MB] than males.
- Behavioral Health Barometer: United States, 2013 [PDF-3.4MB] provides a snapshot of the state of mental health in the nation and data on the use of mental health treatment services.
- You can go to MentalHealth.gov to find local experts and a toolkit for holding community conversations about mental health.
Did You Know? information and web links are current as of their publication date. They may become outdated over time.
- Page last reviewed: October 12, 2016
- Page last updated: October 12, 2016
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