
Florida Calls for Comprehensive Mental Health Evaluations for Children
Mental health evaluations should do more than name a child’s symptoms. They should help families understand what could be driving the problem, what might be getting missed, and where to look next. On July 24, 2026, Florida brought healthcare, education, and behavioral health leaders together for a youth mental health roundtable (read more here). The message was clear: before major treatment decisions are made, children deserve comprehensive mental health evaluations. Genesis Brain Institute, Tampa, agrees. Florida’s call also raises an important question: What should a comprehensive mental health evaluation include now that technology allows us to gather more objective













