The Scandalous Neglect of Children's Mental Health makes the case for the under-identification and under-service of children with mental health needs, both in special education and and outside of it.

The Scandalous Neglect of Children's Mental Health: What Schools Can Dömakes the case that children with mental health needs are under-identified and under-served by schools and other agencies. After reading this brief but powerful book, you will better understand the nature of children's mental health needs and the need for expanded services for children in schools and communities. The risks and benefits of treatment, especially early intervention, are discussed and guidelines for action by teachers, parents, and others are provided. The sad fact is that many people do not understand that most young people with mental health needs never receive any treatment of any kind and most of those who receive any treatment at all receive those services only in schools.

"I predict this superb book will mark a paradigm shift in how we understand and react to childhood mental health and illness. It should be read by all who plan to work with children and youth within educational and community contexts. I would rate it as a must buy for working professionals and those in training for these roles." -Hill Walker, Director of the Center on Human Development, Oregon Research Institute, USA "This book provides an incredibly timely reminder of our societal and educational neglect of the most fragile among our youth: those with mental health disorders. While Kauffman and Badar paint a picture that should make us both sad and angry, their message is a call to action. We do have a science for prevention, assessment, and intervention as it relates to students with mental health challenges, and they make clear that it is up to us to demand more from ourselves and our society." -Terrance Scott, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, University of Louisville, USA