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Introduction to Mental Health
Introduction to Mental Health
Teenagers and young people with mental health issues often face school problems for a number of reasons. Addressing mental health needs in school is extremely necessary as 1 in 5 children and youth have an emotional , behavioural or mental health condition that can be treated and 1 in 10 young people have a mental health problem that is serious enough to affect how they perform at home , in school or in society. Being able to identify the issue is already a huge part of the solution. In this website you will find what may be the potential causes and how/what you can do in terms of practical steps to solve the problem.
Facts about Mental Health
Facts about Mental Health
20% of the children
20% of the children
450 million people
450 million people
Nearly 1 in 5 adults
Nearly 1 in 5 adults
Just over 20 percent of children, either currently or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental disorder.*
* Source: National Institute of Mental Health
More than 450 million people around the world live with mental illnesses.*
* Source: World Health Organization
More than 18% of adults in the U.S. experience mental illness in a given year.*
* Source: National Institute of Mental Health
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