Mental illness is an often overlooked area of children’s health. Despite the strides we have made in many areas of medicine, mental illness is still affected by stigma, poor screening techniques and a lack of resources. The result is that only one in five young people in Canada receives treatment for their mental health issue.
Serious disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affect only a small percentage of Canadian youth. But a growing number of children are experiencing mental distress as our culture puts more and more demands on them. Anxiety, insecurity and low self-esteem can prevent kids from leading normal, productive and happy lives.
Experts predict that mental health issues among young people in Canada will increase by 50 percent by 2020. Yet, remarkably, Canada is the only G8 country that does not have a formally adopted national mental health strategy. The issue is complex, and the solutions will not be easy, but all levels of government need to develop a plan to tackle this growing problem in our communities.
Beginning in June, Today’s Parent’s Healthy Kids 2009 program will focus on how we can all help ensure that Canadian kids get the mental health services they need.
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