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Life Span and Mental Disorders

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…70% of mental disorders onset (diagnostic) prior to age 25 years

About 80% of mental disorders in young people can be effectively treated in primary care

Life Span Framework

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Table: World: DALYS in 2000 attributable to selected causes by age

Child and Adolescent Health

Global Comparative Burden of Illness for Mental Illness

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Pattern of Illness

› Found globally

› Consistent across Canada

15 – 20% ages 1 – 25

› Require professional intervention

About 80% can be properly diagnosed and treated in primary care with appropriate methods

EpidemiologyChild and Youth Mental Disorders

Anxiety

ADHD

#1

5% 4%

10%

Depression

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Limitations of confidentiality – e.g. risk of harm

Depends on capacity of the youth

Share on a "need to know" basis as part of the care team

School districts determine policies around written consent

Grappling with CONFIDENTIALITY

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Helpline for Children

› 310-1234 (free – no area code required)

› 24 hours/7 days

› Do not have to give your name

Immediate danger

› 9-1-1 or local police

Resources

› Ministry of Children and Family Development

› www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/child_protection

› See “Handbook for Action on Child Abuse and Neglect”

Abuse or Neglect Concerns