The Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment by State
Icanotes
DECEMBER 23, 2022
About 17% of youth in the United States had a mental health disorder in 2016, but only half typically receive treatment. For some, this is due to the need to disclose treatment to their parents. While health treatment usually requires informed consent from adults, many states allow minors to give consent for certain types of care. This option can open up some important doors for accessing confidential care when minors might otherwise forego treatment, such as when therapy involves abuse, sexua
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