Mental and Behavioral Health
The World Health Organization defines mental and behavioral health as "clinically significant conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood (emotions) or behavior associated with personal distress or impaired functioning."
Mental and behavioral health are an imperative part of a person's development. This development, both physically and mentally, must be administered to and fostered throughout a person's life to maintain that wellness and growth.
*Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among children
*8 out of 100 children report having serious depression
*Approximately 7% of children have ADHD
*2/3 of children wit symptoms of mental illness are undiagnosed
* 1 in 5 children in America are living with some form of mental illness
*56% of Americans don't recieve treatment for their mental/behavioral illnesses
The following websites can assist you with further information regarding Mental and Behavioral Health:
Arkansas Children's Behavioral Health Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
If you, or anyone you know, is struggling with behavioral or mental health, please reach out to me, a friend or family member, or call the mental healthline at (888).522.6384.
You are enough. You are loved. You matter. You are worthy.