Child Psych

Category - Intervention

Approximately what percentage of children and adolescents in the United States today meet the diagnostic criteria for a mental disorder?
  1. 1%
  2. 5%
  3. Between 5% and 10%
  4. Between 10% and 20%
Explanation
Answer: D - Between 10% and 20% of children and adolescents in the United States today meet the diagnostic DSM-TR criteria for one or more mental disorders. This is a staggering 15 million children. Many more children are at risk for developing mental illness in the future.
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