Finding the Right Services Is Critical
To find the right services for their children, families can do the following:

• Get accurate information from hotlines, libraries, or other sources.
  
• Seek referrals from professionals.
  
• Ask questions about treatments and services.
  
• Talk to other families in their communities.
  
• Find family network organizations.

It is critical that people who are not satisfied with the mental health care they receive discuss their concerns with providers, ask for information, and seek help from other sources.

Important Messages About Child and Adolescent Mental Health:

• Every child's mental health is important.
  
• Many children have mental health problems.
  
• These problems are real, painful, and can be severe.
  
• Mental health problems can be recognized and treated.
  
• Caring families and communities working together can help.
  
• Information is available; call 1-800-789-2647.

This is one of many fact sheets on children's mental health disorders. All the fact sheets listed below are written in an easy-to-read style. Families, caretakers, and media professionals may find them helpful when looking for information about mental health disorders. For free copies, call 1-800-789-2647, or visit www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov

Fact Sheets on Related Topics:

• Order Number Title
  
• CA-0000 Caring for Every Child's Mental Health Campaign Products Catalog
  
• CA-0004> Child and Adolescent Mental Health
  
• CA-0005 Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Glossary of Terms
  
• CA-0007 Children and Adolescents With Anxiety Disorders
  
• CA-0008 Children and Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  
• CA-0009 Children and Adolescents With Autism
  
• CA-0010 Children and Adolescents With Conduct Disorder
  
• CA-0011 Children and Adolescents With Severe Depression
  
• CA-0014 Facts About Systems of Care for Children's Mental Health