Understand the problem so you can manage it.
Education is power. On the following pages you will find information and resources to help manage the symptoms and difficulties of different mental health challenges.
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In 2013–14, an estimated 314,000 children aged 4–11 (almost 14%) experienced a mental disorder. Boys were more commonly affected than girls (17% compared with 11%).
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was the most common disorder for children (8.2%). In 2013-14 it was also the most common disorder among boys (11%).
Anxiety disorders were the second most common disorder among all children (6.9%) and the most common among girls (6.1%).
Topics Blog Expression of interest
Trauma Anxiety Depression
Bullying Emotional regulation Mindfulness
Adolescence Self-harm and Suicide
Domestic violence
Autism Spectrum Disorder ADHD
Student tools
Helplines and web resources
Stress
Self-esteem Anger
Grief and loss Screentime
Parental separation and conflict
Over half of the mental health challenges adults experience will have started by the age of 14 (1) and 75% by age 25 (2). Adolescents 12-17 are 3 times as likely (23.1%) to have a severe mental health disorder (3).