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chart In this mental health context, a chart is a daily record used to follow a child’s moods, behaviors, and sleep patterns over time.

In this mental health context, a chart is a daily record used to follow a child’s moods, behaviors, and sleep patterns over time. It helps make the course of the illness easier to see and can show whether treatment seems to be helping.

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