Although by some estimates there are over 400 different treatments approaches - all of which attempt to alleviate psychological distress among children and adolescents - not all mental health therapies for young people are created equal. Thankfully, researchers are constantly evaluating and comparing the effects of various treatments for a variety of mental health problems.

Please click on the links below or use the left menu to learn about how this research is evaluated, what constitutes a high-standard of care, as well as when to consider therapy, medication, or the combination of the two.