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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