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People ages 16 to 24 spend an average of three hours and one minute on social media daily, and research reported in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found that adolescents who use social media more than three hours per day may have an increased risk of mental health problems.
Young adults aged 18 to 25 have the highest prevalence of mental illness of any adult age group: 25.8%.
More than 6 out of 10 men and 5 out of 10 women have a social media addiction
Researchers found a significant link between the presence of Facebook and increases in depression and anxiety among college students.
Young adults ages 26 to 49 have a 22.2% prevalence, and adults ages 50 and older have a 13.8% prevalence.
One in six U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
Many people suffer from more than one mental disorder at a given time. In particular, depressive illnesses tend to co-occur with substance abuse and anxiety disorders. The most common mental illnesses in the U.S. are anxiety disorders, which affect 40 million adults (18.1% of the population).
One in six U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
Half of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24.
The average delay between onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is 11 years.
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people aged 10-34.
40% of U.S. adults reported struggling with mental health or substance use.
Transgender adults are nearly 12 times more likely to attempt suicide than the general population.
NHS figures show 733,000 children and young people were in contact with mental health services in the 2021-22 financial year, compared with 398,000 in 2018-19.
There is on average a 10-year delay between young people experiencing their first symptoms and receiving help. ⦁ 7 out of 10 children are not receiving help early enough.
Children who have experienced traumatic events or who have a mental health issue are more likely to be criminally exploited or be a victim of child sexual exploitation.
7 out of 10 children who receive a custodial sentence have an identified mental health need.
Young people are on average ⦁ less happy with their life than ten years ago.
75% of mental health problems start before adulthood.
50% of lifetime mental health problems start before the age of 14.
1 in 6 children have a diagnosable mental health disorder
As parents and carers, there are ways we can support our children to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy.
Encouraging and guiding a child to think about their own mental health and well-being are vital skills you can teach them from a young age.
Find out how you can help a child to have good mental health, including knowing how to talk to a child about their mental health, and when to spot signs they might be struggling.
Regularly ask your child how they're doing, to help them get used to talking about their feelings, and know there's always someone there to listen.
Pay attention to how your child is feeling or behaving and try to help them work through difficulties. It may not be easy facing challenging behaviours, but try to help them understand what they're feeling and why.
Show interest in their life and what's important to them. It not only helps them value who they are but also makes it easier for you to spot problems and support them.
Support and encourage your child to explore their interests. Being active or creative, learning new things and being a part of a team helps connect us and boost our mental wellbeing.
Listening to and valuing what they say makes them feel valued. Consider how to help them work through their emotions in constructive ways
Try to have structure around regular routines, especially around healthy eating and exercise. A good night's sleep is also important, so have a fixed time for going to bed and getting up.
A large number of children and young people will experience behavioural or emotional problems at some stage in their early life. For some, these will resolve with time, while others will need professional support.
It might be difficult to know if there is something upsetting your child, but there are ways to spot when something’s wrong. Look out for:
You know your child better than anyone, so if you’re worried, first think if there has been a significant change in their behaviour.
If there has, is it caused by any specific events or changes in their life? Does it only happen at home, school or college, or when they’re with others or alone?
If you’re worried or unsure, talk to our expert online and get help and ways to handle the situation the right way.
Parenting or caring for your loved ones can be tough at times. It’s important to look after your own mental well-being, as this will help you support yourself while you are supporting others.
Try to recognize and acknowledge when you’re feeling low or overwhelmed. Struggling with something or experiencing your own mental health problems does not make you a bad parent or carer.
It’s completely normal to be worried, scared or helpless during difficult times, and feeling this way is nothing to be ashamed of.
If you can, tell someone you trust how you’re feeling. Maybe there’s family, friends or a colleague who could support you or allow you a break?
If you’re concerned about a child’s mental health, you can get support @ Priya’s Prakritilaya
Any professional that works with children and young people should be able to help you get support. You could talk to a teacher, school nurse, social worker, holistic therapist or GP.
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