Find a Therapist or Treatment Program To Treat Children and Adolescents Counseling for Children Not all children enjoy the "carefree" days of childhood. Unfortunately, when things start to go wrong, people often despair of being able to repair the damage   Many children have mental health problems that interfere with normal development and functioning. Research findings indicate that one in 10 children and adolescents in the U.S. suffers from mental illness severe enough to cause some level of impairment. Moreover, in any given year, it is estimated that fewer than one in five of these youth receives needed treatment.   There is heated debate in our society about the proper roles of medications and psychotherapies for children at risk and children already suffering. But, one thing is clear: children who go untreated, suffer, cannot learn, and may not form healthy relationships with peers and family.    Counseling can help!   Use our Directory to locate a qualified child or adolescent counselor or treatment program.   ChildrensCounselors.com is one of a Family of Mental Health Sites