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US Child Mental Health Care Need, Unmet Needs, and Difficulty Accessing Services

Year: 2026

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: This cross-sectional study describes parent-perceived need for and access to mental health treatment for children in their household.

Source: Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.6162

Authors: Alyssa L. Burnett, Joshua Breslau, Jonathan H. Cantor, Ryan K. McBain, Aaron Kofner, Mir M. Ali, Fang Zhang, Bradley D. Stein, Hao Yu

Institutions: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, RAND Corporation, University of Maryland, College Park

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health

Award: State Telehealth Policies and Mental Care for Children in Underserved Areas

OpenAlex ID: W7129019383

FWCI: 16.73

Cites: 2

Cited by: 2

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