Suicide is the second leading cause of death among children aged 10 to 14 in the U.S. That’s evidence of a systemic failure in identifying and addressing mental health concerns in young people.
Compounding the problem is the average delay of 11 years between the onset of a mental health condition and its diagnosis. Think about it: a child exhibiting signs of mental health challenges at age 6 may not receive proper diagnosis or treatment until age 17. This delay means that some children spend their formative years with unaddressed mental health struggles that often lead to risky choices and other potentially harmful experiences.
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Author: Wendy Ward
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