Mental Health Checkups
CHECKUPS
Prevention is the key to avoiding catastrophe.
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Mental health checkups can find problems before they develop. They should be done on a regular basis in order to detect the potential for the onset of emotional instability or mental health problems. Even if you don't think that you are having problems, mental health problems can happen to anyone, and regular checkups is a great way to get ahead of problems before they grow out of control.
Are a parent? Download a letter to sent to schools demanding mental health checkups. If enough of us speak up, things could change.
Letter to Schools
4 out of 5 people with fully diagnosable mental health conditions are receiving no services whatsoever.
90% of parents are not aware that their child has made a suicide attempt.
Screening can identify 100% of teens who are at the highest risk for suicide.
On average, symptoms of mental illness appear 3 to 4 years before a full psychiatric diagnosis is warranted.