What is a serious emotional disturbance?

A serious emotional disturbance is when a child under age 18 has a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that seriously impairs or interferes with their daily life at home, at school, or in their community.

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1. What is the Mental Health program?
2. What is mental health?
3. What is a serious emotional disturbance?
4. What is a serious and persistent mental illness?
5. Who can make a referral to the Mental Health program?
6. How do I enroll in the Mental Health program?
7. What happens after I make a referral?
8. What are the levels of case management?
9. What does a supports coordinator do?
10. Who is eligible for case management?
11. Once I am assigned to a level of case management, am I locked into that level?