CDC collaborates with partners to learn more about children’s mental health, understand the causes of mental disorders, and find and promote effective prevention and intervention strategies.

Dec 4, 2025 · Physical activity is good for children in many ways. Benefits include improved academic performance, brain health, muscular fitness, heart and lung health, cardiometabolic health, long-term …

May 15, 2024 · This study examined three topics from a telephone survey that asked parents about the physical and emotional health of their child: Mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders …

Jun 13, 2023 · NOTES: Children were considered to have received any mental health treatment if they were reported to have taken medication for their mental health, received counseling or therapy from …

Jun 5, 2025 · The information on this page provides data about indicators of positive mental health in children and mental health conditions that are most common in children.

Jun 9, 2025 · Children can experience positive well-being even if they are living with a mental health condition. There may be many reasons for this, including access to effective treatment that helps …

Jun 9, 2025 · Factors at the individual, family, community, and society levels can influence mental health. CDC promotes a public health approach to prevent mental health conditions before they …

Jun 9, 2025 · Early diagnosis and access to services for children and their families can make a difference in the lives of children with mental health conditions. Learn more about treatment.

Mental health topics About Children's Mental Health Childhood and adolescence are critical stages of life for mental health.

Jun 9, 2025 · Treating a child's mental health problems as soon as possible can help children reduce problems at home, in school, and in forming friendships. It can also help with healthy development …