RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A new national survey has revealed that nearly a third of Virginia mothers cannot access important resources for their children.

In the survey by mental health advocacy organization Inseparable and research and insights organization Count on Mothers, one in three moms in Virginia reported being unable to access mental health care for their children when they needed it.

2,700 moms were surveyed nationwide, and 56% said they were worried about their children's mental health. The biggest barriers to access they reported was time, followed by cost.

According to the survey, of the moms that reported being unable to access adequate mental health coverage for their kids, 80% have private insurance, compared to 13% with Medicaid.

But even with insurance, mothers reporte

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