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A Historical Perspective on National Child Mental Health Policy

Published: December 31 2003

Abstract

This article presents a historical perspective on the formalized child mental health policy in the United States. The perspective ranges from a century to the present day, and discusses challenges associated with the creation of meaningful policy in the area of children’s mental health. The difficulty that children and their families have in receiving appropriate services is reviewed, and the need for a comprehensive policy is strongly encouraged.

Citation

Lourie, I., & Hernandez, M. (2003). A historical perspective on national child mental health policy. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 11(1), 5-10.