tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210289272712847060.post6889031858075346899..comments2018-08-17T05:33:02.180-07:00Comments on Online Parent Support: A Community of Parents Supporting One Another: WHAT DO I SAYUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210289272712847060.post-7953765725961894352007-11-05T06:17:00.000-08:002007-11-05T06:17:00.000-08:00One out of every ten children or adolescents has a...One out of every ten children or adolescents has a serious mental health problem, and another 10% have mild to moderate problems.<BR/><BR/>There is a lack of mental health services for children and adolescents. Less than half of children with mental health problems get treatment, services, or support. Only one in five get treatment from a mental health worker with special training to work with children. Families that are poor, are people of color, or have children with other disabilities or health concerns have an especially difficult time getting services that would identify, prevent or treat mental health problems.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you have the rare opportunity to actually be in a position to help your child while the problems are still manageable rather than waiting until the "fire is simply too big to put out."<BR/><BR/>Good luck and God bless ...your family is in my prayers.<BR/><BR/>JeannieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com