"Children's Mental Health Awareness Week"
May, 2011
CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH FACTS
Did You Know?
One of the top 5 most costly conditions is mental illness
An estimated 2 million children in the United States have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
An estimated 3.4 of every 1,000 children ages 3-10 have Autism
An estimated 5.7 million American adults have Bipolar Disorder
Conduct Disorder affects 1-4% of children ages 9-17
One out of 10 children & adolescents are affected by Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED)
Though treatable, depression affects the ability of young people to think, feel & behave normally
Major Depression can lead to school failure, alcohol/drug use & even suicide
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds
One-6% of school children are affected by Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Show your support on "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day" by wearing your green ribbon to promote positive mental health, well-being and social development for all children and youth.
