treating depression in children

February 2001

You'll see more attention on treating depression in children.

The latest Surgeon General's report estimates that 10% of kids suffer from a mental illness severe enough to cause some impairment...but fewer than 20% of these children are treated.

Kids who don't get help are in danger of getting into trouble with the law...drug abuse...or suicide.

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