Mental health conditions are common among children with special health care needs (CSHCN).
According to 2022 data from the National Survey of Children’s Health, 51% of CA CSHCN ages 3-17 had 1+ diagnosed mental health conditions—attention deficit disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety problems, behavioral or conduct problems, or depression—compared with just over 5% of their peers without special health care needs.