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September 5, 2025Public Health Reports

Access to and Satisfaction With Children’s Mental Health Treatment in the United States

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OSOlivia R. SappenfieldRGReem M. GhandourLLLydie A. Lebrun‐Harris

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Overview

Analysis shows high unmet needs and challenges in accessing children's mental health treatment in diverse households.

Key Points

  • About 17% of households reported that children needed mental health treatment, with 70% receiving all needed care.
  • Approximately 62% of households faced difficulty obtaining treatment, highlighting significant barriers in access.
  • The study analyzed data from 66,611 households, revealing dissatisfaction rates of around 37% regarding received treatment.
  • Children's ages, respondent race, ethnicity, and income significantly influenced the access to and satisfaction with treatment.

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Sappenfield et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23922b210217d6477a829https://doi.org/10.1177/00333549251350570
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