Mental Health:
- Is an important part of overall health and well-being
- Includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being
- Affects how one thinks, feels, and acts
- Determines how one handles stress, relates to others, and makes healthy choices
- Exists on a complex continuum
- Impacts learning, concentration, school attendance, and academic performance
- Can be shaped by societal, environmental, community, familial, and individual factors
Approximately one in every four to five children suffers from a mental health disorder that results in severe impairment. According to the World Health Organization, emotional disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are the most common among adolescents , and can have a significant impact on school, relationships, and motivation. This can create a positive feedback loop of declining mental health for children and teens, and contribute to self-harm and thoughts of suicide. It is important to involve adolescents in prevention and intervention programs to stop further decline and improve their mental state.
Mental Health Disorders:
- Impact one’s thinking, emotions, and mood
- Interfere with one’s daily functioning at home, school and socially.
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