Researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health say many U.S. children who suffer from depression and anxiety are not getting the treatment they need. In a new study, the scientists found that though more than one in 10 children ages nine to 17 years old experience some kind of mood disorder, only about half of them are receiving therapy or other treatment. Investigators say one reason depressed and anxious children are often overlooked for treatment is that they tend to keep to...
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