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Place of Treatment* for Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties among Children Aged 4-17 Years Who Received Treatment in the Past 12 Months, 2005-2006

Percent of children receiving treatment:

  • Mental Health Private Practice, Clinic or Center 58.7
  • Child's School 39.0
  • Pediatric or General Medical Practice 27.1
  • Other Place 9.1

* Treatment, other than or in addition to medication, in the past 12 months for difficulties with emotions, concentration, behavior, or being able to get along with others; this includes children who have been prescribed medication and are receiving other types of treatment, but does not include children who have been prescribed medication only. Parents could report more than one place of treatment.↑

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey Go to References for this graph's full source.

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