Youth Mental Health System in NJ Hurts Kids, Frustrates Parents, Study Says

Youth mental health system in NJ hurts kids, frustrates parents, study says

Lawmakers proposed fixes to NJ's child mental health system in response to a report saying it frustrates parents and leaves kids waiting for care. (Photo by Amanda Berg)Democratic lawmakers are pledging to introduce a package of bills to address New Jersey’s youth mental health system, which parents say is hard to navigate and can leave kids waiting months if not years for proper treatment. Sponsored by Sen. President Nicholas Scutari (D-Union) …

Brutal reality facing N.J. parents searching for mental health care for their kids, new report reveals

When her son was born, Lena Suarez-Angelino was a therapist and social worker with the state’s children’s mental health system, working with kids diagnosed with developmental delays and behavioral problems and their families.So when her son Zachary fell behind in his development as a baby, she felt confident she could navigate the system and get him whatever help he needed.

Youth mental health system in NJ hurts kids, frustrates parents, study says - The Mexico Ledger

Lawmakers proposed fixes to NJ's child mental health system in response to a report saying it frustrates parents and leaves kids waiting for care. (Photo by Amanda Berg)Democratic lawmakers are pledging to introduce a package of bills to address New Jersey’s youth mental health system, which parents say is hard to navigate and can leave kids waiting months if not years for proper treatment. Sponsored by Sen. President Nicholas Scutari (D-Union) …

Youth mental health system in NJ hurts kids, frustrates parents, study says - Seward Independent

Lawmakers proposed fixes to NJ's child mental health system in response to a report saying it frustrates parents and leaves kids waiting for care. (Photo by Amanda Berg)Democratic lawmakers are pledging to introduce a package of bills to address New Jersey’s youth mental health system, which parents say is hard to navigate and can leave kids waiting months if not years for proper treatment. Sponsored by Sen. President Nicholas Scutari (D-Union) …