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1 in 6

1 in 6 children aged 2 - 8 years old has a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder. 

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2/3

Nearly 2/3 of pediatricians reported a lack of training in treating children with mental and behavioral disorders.

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37%

37% of students with a mental illness aged 14 or older drop out of high school. 

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50%

50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by    age 14.

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1 in 5

1 in 5 children aged 13 - 18 years old has a serious mental illness.

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3/4

Over 3/4 of children with mental and behavioral illnesses do not receive the necessary services and treatment.  

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According to a 2016 parent survey, 6 in 10 children with ADHD have at least one other mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. 

Percent of Children with ADHD who have at least one other disorder

0%       10%       20%       30%       40%       50%       60%       70%

Any mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder

Behavioral or conduct problem

Anxiety

Depression

Autism spectrum disorder

14%

17%

33%

52%

64%

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