Mental health care for children and adolescents worldwide: a review.
The magnitude of mental health problems in children and adolescents has not been recognized sufficiently by many governments and decision-makers. This paper reviews the epidemiology of these problems as a basis for planning of services; the situation of mental health services for children and adolescents in the various regions of the world; the principles and strategies of intervention for mental health disorders in children and adolescents; and the role of international organizations and advocacy groups. It is concluded that old myths, treatments and policies are no longer to be tolerated and that there is now the opportunity to develop and implement evidence-based interventions, modern training programs and effective policies.
Remschmidt
Helmut
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Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Philipps-University, Hans-Sachs-Strasse 6, D-35033 Marburg, Germany.
Belfer
Myron
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