Awareness Day Childhood Depression homepage Children's Mental Health Messages C hildren s mental health problems are often overlooked until they surface as other issues such as school failure, behavioral problems, substance abuse or physical illness and even suicide. Use the following messages to reach out to children, families, teachers and the media and let your community know that children s Mental Health Matters. Childhood Depression Many of the behavioral, social and learning problems facing children and teens today are rooted in depression. Left untreated, childhood depression can lead to school failure, physical health problems, substance abuse and even suicide.
Childhood depression is real, common and just as treatable in young people as it is in adults.
Children s Mental Health Mental health is key to the healthy development of children and families. Left untreated, children s mental health problems can lead to school failure, substance abuse, physical illness and even suicide. Young people with mental health problems can recover and succeed in life. The E.H.A. Foundation, Inc. for its generous support of Childhood depression Awareness Day 2001.