How many youth in the general population have mental health disorders?
The 1999 Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health found that approximately 20% of children and adolescents in the general population are experiencing a mental disorder. Approximately 10% of children and adolescents experience mental illness severe enough to cause impairment at home, school or in the community. Yet despite these compelling statistics, it is estimated that less than half will receive the treatment that they need.
