Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Youth: An Agenda for Advocacy by School Psychology.

Doll, Beth

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Publication Date: 1996

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Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Youth: An Agenda for Advocacy by School Psychology.

Doll, Beth

School Psychology Quarterly, v11 n1 p20-47 Spr 1996

Discusses the National Institute of Mental Health's (NIMH) epidemiological studies of childhood and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Notes the significant number of students with diagnosable psychiatric disorders uncovered by the NIMH. Concludes with an agenda for action at the school, district, and governmental levels to include school psychologists in the decisions about ways to meet these very significant mental health needs. (KW)

Descriptors: Advocacy, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Mental Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Programs, Psychiatric Services, School Psychologists, School Psychology, Students, Youth

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Language: English

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