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Key Facts from World Health Organization
Key Facts from World Health Organization
Half of all mental health conditions start by 14 years of age but most cases are undetected and untreated.
Mental health conditions account for 16% of the global burden of disease and injury in people aged 10-19 years.
Globally, depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-19-year-olds.
The consequences of not addressing adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults.
Elkin City Schools Counselors
Elkin City Schools Counselors
Jessica Simmons
EES School Counselor
simmonsj@elkin.k12.nc.us
Amber Tilley
EES School Counselor
tilleya@elkin.k12.nc.us
Keshia Edwards
EMS School Counselor
edwardsk@elkin.k12.nc.us
Kerri Mullis
EHS School Counselor
mullisk@elkin.k12.nc.us
Morganne Foley, LCSWA
If you are interested in your child receiving school-based therapy with the Jodi Province agency please fill out this online packet.
Mental Health
Mental Health
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
Family history of mental health problems
Mental health problems are common but help is available. People with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health
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