"About half of all mental illnesses arise by age 14. A new guideline asks pediatricians to be on alert."
This article from the U.S. News and World Report, by Lindsay Lyon, draws further attention to a newly highlighted importance on screening youths between 12 and 18 for signs of mental illness, after increasing evidence demonstrates the utility in doing so.
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Administration of Mental Health Services by Medicaid Agencies
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Study: Colorado leads nation in teen depression
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Canvas the Film
Several CBHC staff and member representatives were fortunate to attend a screening of the film Canvas at…
Colorado Behavioral Health Task Force Report
The Behavioral Health Task Force Report is available for viewing or downloading at https://cdhs.colorado.gov/behavioral-health-reform.