Research Letter
US Child Mental Health Care Need, Unmet Needs, and Difficulty Accessing Services
JAMA Pediatrics 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.6162February 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST
This cross-sectional study describes parent-perceived need for and access to mental health treatment for children in their household.
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