Putting "child mental health" into public health.

摘要: 292 Public Health Reports / May–June 2006 Volume 121 There is a significant child mental health crisis in the United States. As many as one five children and adolescents experiences symptoms of psychiatric disorder each year.1 Children’s psychosocial problems are considered most common chronic conditions childhood.2 The 1999 Surgeon General’s report1 2003 President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health3 both emphasize role public securing recommend specific actions. National traumas such 9/11, Columbine, Hurricane Katrina have underscored overwhelming need for an immediate response to events’ aftermath, well longer-term interventions. These events may be particularly problematic our youth. we embark 21st century, community only beginning acknowledge its youngest citizens. While behavioral research expanding understanding risk protective factors effectiveness interventions treatments, ability adapt practice lags behind. can should turn attention population-based initiatives that promote and, potentially, prevent outcomes illness. uniquely poised respond health. In assurance role, it critically important incorporate knowledge about strong relationships between children’s substance abuse, violence, depression into populationbased strategies. From advocacy perspective, provide leadership by increasing awareness interrelationships disease, stigma associated with access, disparities exist care. policy major voice growing national movement improve access services supporting efforts ensuring parity physical disorders. Putting “Child Health”