Locations
Delaware
Statistics on children, youth and families in Delaware from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and KIDS COUNT in Delaware
Child mental health
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Why This Indicator Matters
Children's mental health affects how they socialize, how they learn, and how well they meet their potential. Mental health is important at every stage in life. Promoting the well-being of children includes both physical and mental health, so receiving treatment for diagnosed mental and behavioral conditions is as important as seeking treatment for a physical illness.
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Children ages 3 to 17 reported by their parents to have mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral problems, two-year average
Data Source
Center for Child and Adolescent Health, National Survey of Children's Health
Last Updated
December 2024