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- Harvard University researchers report that 24.8% of United States parents say their children lack mental health care, based on data from 2023–2024.
- Unmet needs are higher among homeschooled children and single-parent households according to the survey.
- Barriers to access are greatest for uninsured families and those on Medicaid.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes one in five children aged 3–17 have a mental health disorder, yet 20% receive treatment.
