A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others. (NAMI 2024).

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Click below to learn more about mental health, illnesses, and diagnoses related to children. ​​​​

The prevalence of mental health disorders in children and adolescent populations are high and on the rise.

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According to NAMI:

• 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year

 

Click below to learn more about statistics in the US and in your state.

The Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health fact sheets include the following:

• 15 mental health disorders that may occur in children during the school-age years

• common symptoms and behaviors associated with the disorders

• educational implications

• suggestions for effective instructional strategies and classroom accommodations

 

This information is obtained from macmh.org for educational purposes. Click the button below to learn more and access the fact sheets.