A 12-year-old boy will soon begin psychotherapy with a nurse–therapist. Why do most children and adolescents begin treatment?
A) They present to an emergency department in an acute crisis.
B) They call a crisis line or log on to a similar Web site.
C) They are referred by a family member, educator, or health care professional.
D) They seek care because of the encouragement or prompting of their peers.
Ans: C
Most pediatric or adolescent clients do not voluntarily seek treatment; they are referred to treatment because of a disturbance noted by a family member, teacher, or pediatrician.
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