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How Can Parents
and Teachers Help with Kids' Mental Health?
Look for the Signs and Symptoms
Difficulty Sleeping
Not Eating
Intense Emotions
Poor Academics
What are the Effects?
Home
Age and poverty level affected the likelihood of children receiving treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavior problems.
Children living below 100% of the federal poverty level, more than 1 in 5 had a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder.
School
Approximately 50% of students age 14 and older with a mental illness drop out of high school.
Suicide
Of those who died by suicide had an underlying mental illness.
Leading cause of death in youth ages 15-24.
In an average day, there are more than 5,200 suicide attempts made by middle & High school students.
Personal
Ages 3-17 year olds with depression also have anxiety.
What Can Help?
Healthier Habits
Improves Mood
Improves Growth
Improves Learning
Family Time
Improves Emotions
Improves Well-Being
Improves Relationships
Good Amount of Sleep
Improves Focus
Improves Function
Improves Academics
Feeling Loved and Understood
Improves Health
Improves Self-Esteem
Improves Bonds
Being Interactive
A game that exercises your mind and minds your health
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