According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 20 percent of children aged 13-18 suffer from a mental health condition. Those are the same years they are likely to be in school and spending most of their time with teachers and fellow students.

With the right support in place, these students might make the most of educational opportunities in order to reach their full academic potential (潜能). Yet, most students who may be dealing with a mental health condition are likely not receiving any treatment. Studies estimate more than 60 percent are not receiving services or treatment from medical or psychological service providers.

One might think, now that teachers, school psychologists (心理学家) and other educational professionals spend a lot of time with students, they could be one key way to identify children who are at risk for different conditions一and get them the help they need. But, for one, those working in the educational field are often already understaffed and overworked. Frequently, a school teacher or school psychologist may be responsible for hundreds, if not thousands of students. And, two, teachers and other staff lack the clinical (临床的) training to properly identify a true mental health condition.

In an ideal world, teachers and other staff who interact with students the most would receive extra training to help identify at-risk individuals一and then direct them to the school nurse or psychologist for a treatment. Although one in five children may suffer from a mental heath condition with the right state of mind and methods, it is possible for families and schools to work together to make sure at-risk children are getting the care they need.

【小题1】What is most needed for the children suffering from a mental health condition?

A．Equal educational opportunities.

B．More company with their teachers.

C．Guidance to achieving academic potential.

D．Timely mental and psychological treatment.

【小题2】Which word can replace "understaffed" underlined in paragraph 3?

A．Shorthanded.

B．Frustrated.

C．Occupied.

D．Responsible,

【小题3】How does the author develop paragraph 3?

A．By giving examples.	B．By listing causes.
C．By concluding rules.	D．By making comparison.

【小题4】What suggestion does the author give to teachers and other staff?

A．Getting extra training.	B．Being more friendly.
C．Communicating with families.	D．Showing understanding.