Caring for the Future:Comprehensive Support from Home,School,and Community—An Overview of Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents in the United States
The current status of mental health issues among children and adolescents in the United States is a highly concerning topic.This article summarizes the categories and current status of mental health problems in American children and adolescents,outlines the institutions and policies responsible for addressing these issues,and focuses on mental health services provided by schools,communities,and society in the United States.It also highlights response measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and the crucial role of information technology in counseling,assessment,and treatment of mental health for children and adolescents.In general,through its multi-tiered institutional collaboration and comprehensive support from home,school,and community,the United States instills hope and a promising future for the healthy development of children and adolescents.
United StatesChildren and adolescentsMental health servicesInformation technologyPsychological assessmentPsychotherapy