PSY 602 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Microsoft Powerpoint, John Bowlby, Learning Disability
27 Jan 2017
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Mental health issues in childhood: a canadian perspective. Prevalence in childhood: 12. 6% with diagnosed disorders (677,900) Actually diagnosed: 50-70% of adults with mental disorders were diagnosed in childhood/adolescence, 46% experience mental illness in their lifetime. 20% receive treatment services: preventing conduct disorders in one child. Savings of ,000/child: improving a child"s mental health from moderate to high. Teacher"s perception of mental health disorders and if they are a pressing concern . 80% of students report that their mental health needs are not met at school: a need for mental health can also be seen in: Schools (like shown in the graph on the slideshow) Is shyness a disorder: school aged girl, about 5 years old, goes to school participates quietly. She is able to speak one on one with someone but not in front of the entire class. She plays alone at recess and is not in any extra circular activities. However, she always talks at home and is happy.
