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50% of all lifetime mental illnesses start by age 14

50% of all lifetime mental illnesses start by age 14*
*National Institute of Mental Health

1 in 5 children has a significantly impairing mental disorder; yet less than half get the treatment they need

1 in 5 children has a significantly impairing mental disorder, yet less than half get the treatment they need*
*National Institute of Mental Health

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among persons aged 15 to 25 years

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among persons aged 15 to 25 years*
*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

One child psychiatrist is available for every 15,000 youths under 18

One child psychiatrist is available for every 15,000 youths under 18*
*National Institute of Mental Health

Suicide rates in youth...Basically, it's 9/11 happening every 18 months.

Suicide rates in youth ...
"Basically, it's 9/11 happening every 18 months."

- John Ackerman, PhD, Center for Suicide Prevention & Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital