By Megan Burks
One in Five U.S. Children Has Mental Disorder
A recent Centers for Disease Control study says one in five U.S. children has experienced a mental disorder in any given year. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder was the most common, followed by behavioral problems, anxiety and depression, according to HealthyCal.org.
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Feds Roll Out Health Reform Resources
KPCC blog OnCentral reports the Obama Administration launched two new resources this week to help people understand health reform and sign up for new health policies offered under the law. Americans can now find answers at a revamped HealthCare.gov and CuidadoDeSalud.gov. And a 24-hour phone line, 1-800-318-2596, offers help in 150 languages.
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California Ranks Poorly for Children’s Well-Being
KPBS reports California ranks 41st on a list compiled by Children Now for children’s well-being. The nonprofit looks at health coverage, reading levels and alcohol abuse, among other categories, to rank states.
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