Children's Mental Health
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Hey guys just wanted to tap on children and mental health. So many of our children are being effected from the ages of 2-17 years. We have to really help our children, they are our future and we need healthy mental capabilities.
Mental disorders among children are described as serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave, or handle their emotions, causing distress and problems getting through the day. Among the more common mental disorders that can be diagnosed in childhood are attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and behavior disorders.
Data Stats shows Facts about Mental disorders in U.S. Children
- ADHD, behavior problems, anxiety, and depression are the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children
- 9.4% of children aged 2-17 years (approximately 6.1 million) have received an ADHD diagnosis
- 7.4% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.5 million) have a diagnosed behavior problem
- 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have diagnosed anxiety
- 3.2% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 1.9 million) have diagnosed depression.
source: cdc.gov
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