Parents worry more about Kids mental health
More evidence we are living in an ' age of anxiety.' Health experts surprised at the extent of concern more parents have about their children's emotional and behavior problems.
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A National Center for Health Statistics survey reports nearly one out of five boys and one out of ten girls have parents who are worried..
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Its good to see parents more willing to seek help and to ask questions. Because more of them are recognizing emotional and behavior problem symptoms. The increased practice of medicating children with ADHD and Anti-Psychotic therapy has skyrocketed.
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Some schools have helpfully increased their mental health services. And many pediatricians are bringing mental health experts into their offices or arranging a consultant service to help these kids and parents.
