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Partnership, Innovation and Awards > Mental Health Professionals
Mental Health Professionals
Mental health professionals can play a significant role in addressing developmental challenges faced by some youth. While their
direct involvement with youth is often limited to interaction with young people brought to their attention by parents, schools, or
the justice system, they are key figures in providing help to these troubled young people.
Most mental health problems of children and adolescents are handled outside the youth justice system. However, the accessibility
and continuity of mental health services for young people in conflict with the law, and in need of such services, is less certain.
Links between the mental health and youth justice systems could raise awareness of this need and help ensure availability of services.
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