Mental illness may happen to someone else, but it won't happen to me because 'm a believer. Depression is a part of life and can be resolved through prayer without medical treatment. Mental illness is a personal failure, a sin. Mental Illness can strike anyone regardless of race, sex, age or religion. And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water .
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people.
It is thought to be ten times more common in boys than girls. This disorder often develops before age of seven but is most often diagnosed when the child is between ages of eight and ten. Research indicates that many mental illness have a biological component which makes a child susceptible to the disorder. Blaming parents, and feelings of guilt by parents, is often as inappropriate as feelings of guilt about other childhood illness or about inherited health problems. The key is to recognize there is a problem and seek appropriate treatment.