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Why Better Mental Health Support For Young People Is No Longer Optional
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Building robust employment pipelines and a mentally resilient workforce means investing in the mental health of children. Approximately 1 in 5 kids have a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. Last year, over 2.7 million young people in the U.S. experienced severe depression—with 60% of youth who experienced a major depressive episode receiving no treatment. 75% of mental health disorders happen before the age of 24. Serious mental illness costs the U.S. economy more than $190 billion in earnings. More than 6,000 kids and young adults ages 10–24 died by suicide in 2022. Morgan Stanley has committed $20 million to kids' mental health and focuses on early intervention and prevention methods. Parents can support their children's mental health by practicing active listening and setting an example with their own mental health. Collaboration and investment in youth mental health are essential to address the crisis.
#MentalHealth #YoungPeople #Children #Workforce #Investment
https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcperna/2024/04/11/why-better-mental-health-support-for-young-people-is-no-longer-optional/
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Building robust employment pipelines and a mentally resilient workforce means investing in the mental health of children. Approximately 1 in 5 kids have a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. Last year, over 2.7 million young people in the U.S. experienced severe depression—with 60% of youth who experienced a major depressive episode receiving no treatment. 75% of mental health disorders happen before the age of 24. Serious mental illness costs the U.S. economy more than $190 billion in earnings. More than 6,000 kids and young adults ages 10–24 died by suicide in 2022. Morgan Stanley has committed $20 million to kids' mental health and focuses on early intervention and prevention methods. Parents can support their children's mental health by practicing active listening and setting an example with their own mental health. Collaboration and investment in youth mental health are essential to address the crisis.
#MentalHealth #YoungPeople #Children #Workforce #Investment
https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcperna/2024/04/11/why-better-mental-health-support-for-young-people-is-no-longer-optional/