When adolescents’ and children’s mental health is on the line, the services used to support them must be grounded in evidence-based practice. But with so many treatments, therapies, and interventions being offered, it can be confusing for parents and caregivers to find the options that best support mental health for kids. Finding effective children’s mental health services in Florida shouldn’…
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