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Mental,
emotional, and behavioral disorders affect as many as one in five
children and adolescents. These challenges are caused by biology (genetics, injury to the central nervous system), environment (exposure to violence, extreme stress, loss of a loved one), or a combination of the two. Learn more by reading our fast facts and frequently asked questions about children and adolescent mental health issues. River Oak's broad range of innovative and research-based programs and services help emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and teens find the path to healing and recovery. The most common issues faced by the children and adolescents we serve are: |
Mental
Health Issues Affecting Children and Adolescents |
Important
message about children’s and adolescents’ mental health:
(from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,
National Mental Health Information Center)
• Every child’s mental health is important.
• Many children have mental health problems.
• These problems are real and painful and can be severe.
• Mental health problems can be recognized and treated.
(from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,
National Mental Health Information Center)
• Every child’s mental health is important.
• Many children have mental health problems.
• These problems are real and painful and can be severe.
• Mental health problems can be recognized and treated.
Mental
health problems affect one in every five young people at any given
time. "Serious emotional disturbances" for children and adolescents refers to the above disorders when they severely disrupt daily functioning in home, school, or community. Serious emotional disturbances affect one in every 10 young people at any given time. For assistance/information call: 1-800-789-2647 National Mental Health Information Center 1-800-969-6642 (press 1) Mental Health America 1-800-273-8255 24 Hour Crisis Line (Mental Health America) 1-240-403-1901 National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health 1-800-950-6264 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) www.nami.org |