Childhood disability associated with mental health problems is on the rise in the
United States.
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Nearly 5 million children have limitations in their abilities as a result of neurodevelopmental
and mental health conditions.
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Many children with mental health–related disabilities also have other comorbidities.
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Compared with other children with special health care needs, children with disabilities
have more unmet health care needs and are less likely to receive care in a medical
home.
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Health insurance is often inadequate, and some children with disabilities (approximately
9%) are uninsured for at least part of the year.
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Published online: September 30, 2015
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