About CMH:  The incidence of untreated child and adolescent mental health problems constitutes a public health crisis for our nation. Learn More What's New Playing Make-Believe Prepares Kids for the Real World No playing until you've finished your homework!" We've all heard that before. New research suggests, though, that imaginative play actually increases children's academic success. APA Books View the table of contents and executive summary of this book Read a sample chapter online now! (PDF-62KB)	Advocacy and Children Promoting Awareness of Children's Mental Health Issues Child and adolescent mental health problems are at a point of crisis for our nation. Read more Increasing Access and Coordination of Quality Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents Children's Mental Health Policy "Children's Mental Health: Developing a National Action Agenda" On September 18-19, 2000, as a result of the growing recognition of the crisis in children's mental health care in the United States, the Office of the Surgeon General held a conference in Washington, DC titled "Children's Mental Health Developing a National Action Agenda Read more Resolution on CMH APA Resolution on Children's Mental Health Adopted by the APA Council of Representatives, October 2003 Learn more	Home About CMH Federal Advocacy Publications APA CYF Divisions Related Sites CYF Home About us Children's Mental Health Committee Divisions Public Policy Statements Resources Contact us

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