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February 17, 2009
Report indicates mental-health woes appear to be common in children, adolescents
UPI (2/17) reports that, according to a report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, "depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, and substance abuse" appear to be "as common as fractured limbs in children and adolescents," costing the US "an estimated $247 billion annually."
The report recommended that the "White House...create an entity that can coordinate agency initiatives in this area, set public goals for prevention, and provide needed research and funding to achieve them."
Related Links,/b:
- "Young adult mental illness costs $247B," United Press International, February 16, 2009.
Posted by admin at February 17, 2009 04:31 PM