Youth mental health system in NJ hurts kids, frustrates parents, study says

Lawmakers proposed fixes to NJ's child mental health system in response to a report saying it frustrates parents and leaves kids waiting for care.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 1,145

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Democratic lawmakers are pledging to introduce a package of bills to address New Jersey’s youth mental health system, which parents say is hard to navigate and can leave kids waiting months if not years for proper treatment.

Sponsored by Sen. President Nicholas Scutari (D-Union) and Sen. Joe Vitale (D-Middlesex), the legislation is being drafted to address the findings of a report released Thursday by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute that …

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