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Mental Health and Foster Care
Publication Date: Nov 01 2019
National Council of State Legislators
Up to 80 percent of children in foster care have significant mental health issues, compared to approximately 18-22 percent of the general population
Health and Mental Health Needs of Children in US Military Families
Publication Date: Jan 01 2019
American Academy of Pediatrics
Children in US military families share common experiences and unique challenges, including parental deployment and frequent relocation. Although some of the stressors of military life have been associated with higher rates of mental health disorders and increased health care use among family members, there are various factors and interventions that have been found to promote resilience.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Data Summary and Trends Report 2009-2019
Publication Date: Jan 01 2019
CDC
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2009–2019 provides the most recent surveillance data on health behaviors and experiences among high school students in the US related to four priority areas associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, and unintended teen pregnancy: Sexual Behavior, High-Risk Substance Use, Experiencing Violence, and Mental Health and Suicide.