title: In search of the highest attainable standard of mental health for children.
abstract: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) may be a leading example of psychological jurisprudence. By its emphasis on promotion of the "child's sense of dignity and worth," the CRC offers a framework for comprehensive child policy in a manner that is consistent with the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental health problems.
authors.affiliation: Clemson University, USA.
authors.forename: Gary B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Melton
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008603:Mental Health; D011584:Psychology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012958:Societies, Scientific; D014480:United Nations