Child Mental Health: 7 Common Myths
September 16, 2010 in Special Needs News by Admin Dawn
It is easy to empathize with suffering we can see: a child who lost hair in chemotherapy, for instance. The suffering of a child with psychiatric issues is far less obvious. Many children and teens with emotional problems keep their pain secret. Others express their feelings in risky or offensive ways. Due largely to stigma–fear, shame and misunderstanding about mental health disorders–the majority never receive clinical care.
Debunking myths about child mental health is critical to getting more children the help and understanding they deserve.
Read more here: Dr. Harold Koplewicz: Child Mental Health: 7 Common Myths.
