Continuum of Mental Health Services

Services for young children identified with mental disorders are limited compared to services for their otherwise disabled same-aged peers (e.g., speech impaired, developmentally delayed). However, when a child has been identified with a mental disorder, a continuum of service-delivery options is considered. Specifically, a team of stakeholders (i.e., professionals and caregivers) consider where, how much, and what types of mental health services are required for the child to experience therapeutic success. Service-delivery options are considered along ...