Assessing the prevalence of mental health disorders and mental health needs among preschool children in care in England

Description:

An identification of the prevalence of mental health and developmental disorders along with the corresponding need for interventions for children in care in England, based on data from 43 birth- through 5-year-olds removed from their families and placed in local authority care in England and their caregivers

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Hillen Thomas; Gafson Leonie; Drage Laura; Conlan Louise-Margaret

Country:

United Kingdom; England

Date Issued:

July/August 2012

Journal Title:

Infant Mental Health Journal

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

411-420

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.11. Early Intervention/Protective/Therapeutic/At-Risk Programs

13. International Child Care & Early Education > 13.1. Single-Country Studies

1. Children & Child Development

ISSN:

0163-9641

Paper

1097-0355

Online

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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