Download or read book The Mental Health Needs of Looked After Children written by Joanna Richardson and published by RCPsych Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young people in the care system have a much higher rate of mental health problems than those in the general population. This book aims to help identify and understand the mental health problems and social issues for children in care.