Compared to Distribution

an indicator guage with the arrow in the green the value is in the best half of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

Children 3-17 Who Did Not Receive Needed Mental Health Treatment

Measurement Period: 2021-2022

This indicator shows the percent of children ages 3-17 years with emotional, developmental, or behavioral problems for which treatment or counseling was needed who did not receive treatment or counseling from a mental health professional during the past 12 months.

Why is this important?

Mental health disorders are the leading cause of disability in the United States. They can impair a person's ability to function, have healthy relationships, and enjoy a good quality of life. Many mental health problems begin early in life. The best way to help children to have successful outcomes and prevent problems in adulthood is to provide consistent and effective treatment and supports for both children and their families as soon as problems start.

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