Signs and Symptoms
Disorders that affect children include anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, depression, and eating disorders. Consult this section to learn more.
Children & Youth 0-24 years
AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE
Caring for the Mental Health of Maryland’s Children
Children of all ages, even as young infants, can experience mental health problems. It’s easy to know when your child needs help with a fever or a broken bone, but mental health problems can be harder to identify. The tricky part of parenting is knowing the kinds of behaviors and moods that are usual for the stage of development your child is in—and when your child has gone beyond the norm and needs help.
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Nearly half of mental health disorders develop before 14, with nearly 75% developing before 24.
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Over 20% of the entire population suffers from some sort of mental illness in a given year.
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66%
Almost 2/3 of all young people with behavioral health problems do not get the help they need.
Getting Help
Does your child need care for their behavioral health condition? Get information on treatment options and where to go for behavioral health services.
Paying for Care
Need information on how to pay for your child’s behavioral health care? Please consult this section.
Research Opportunities
Want to participate in a clinical trial or find out the latest research into children’s behavioral health?
INSPIRING TESTIMONIAL ABOUT SEEKING HELP
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AN AFFECTED TEENAGER THAT BENEFITED FROM MHAMD
Everyone deserves to be happy
Resources Specific to Children & Youth 0-24 years
Depression Fact Sheet
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Depression, Children & Youth 0-24 years, Depression
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder): Facts For Educators
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Children & Youth 0-24 years, , , , , Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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