Free and low-cost mental health coverage can be accessible via Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Valley News/SeventyFour - iStock photo via Getty Images Plus
StatePoint MediaSpecial to the Valley NewsThe state of mental health among youth continues to be of public concern. According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Survey, youth mental health problems have increased significantly over the past decade, reaching an all-time high.For instance, from 2011 to 2021, the rate of female high school students saying they feel sad or hopeless increased from 36% to 57%; for male students this rate increased from 21% to 29%.Stressors at school, home or elsewhere can cause mental health disorders to arise, leading to negative impacts on how children learn and build relationships with others. If your child may need mental health support and doesn’t currently have health coverage, you have options. F
