Tangled red threads on the silhouette of the head, representing the brain. Blue background. Flat lay. The concept of mental health and demensionAs the youth mental health crisis escalates, so too does demand for mental health services. Supply simply can’t accommodate the new demand and, consequently, many children and teens with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders are struggling to access care.
“There is no one within two hours of us who treats ADHD, treats children under 12 years old, accepts Medicaid, and has availability,” wrote the mother of an 11-year-old boy with ADHD in Maine.
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