13 percent of Oregon’s children are estimated to have some sort of mental health disorder.

Some will be treated in a specialized setting — and many will not.

In this installment of “On Our Minds,” series producer Allison Frost spoke with Professor Eric Trupin, who teaches at the University of Washington medical school. He says parents may be upset when their child gets a diagnosis, but it’s often a critical component of treatment.

Extended interview with Eric Trupin