Pathways into and through Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents.

Examined points of entry into mental health service system for children and adolescents and patterns of movement through five service sectors (specialty mental health services, education, general medicine, juvenile justice, child welfare). Education sector plays central role as point of entry. Interagency collaboration among education, specialty mental health services, and general medicine is critical to ensuring youths receive appropriate services. (Contains 24 references and 3 tables.) (Author)