#3 The 5 Most Common Mental Illnesses In Kids

In Videos 1 & of this series, I talked about mental health, how the brain works, and the effect our current environment and how ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) affects brain growth and development and increases the likelihood of developing a mental illness. We know that 50 percent of all lifetime mental illnesses show signs and symptoms by age 14 and 75 per cent of all mental illnesses show signs and symptoms by age 24. Interestingly, of those diagnosed with a mental illness, 45 per cent meet the criteria for two or more other mental disorders e.g. A 15-year girl with major depressive disorder also has an eating disorder and an anxiety disorder.

I know this sounds scary, however, using proven treatment methods and utilising appropriate recovery supports, 70 to 90 percent of children/teenagers will experience a significant reduction of symptoms and 45 to 60 percent make a complete recovery. Of those with a mental illness of less than one year, the recovery rate increases to 80 percent.

There are over 200 mental illnesses/disorders listed in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition). The five most common mental illnesses diagnosed in children and teenagers are anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders.

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Other Mental Health Videos in this Series:

#4 Non Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) in Children and Teenagers

#3 The 5 Most Common Mental Illnesses In Kids

#2 Why is there an increase on mental illness in kids: Adverse Childhood Experiences

#1 What Is Mental Health and Brain Health, and Why Is It So Important?

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