1/19/2024 0 Comments Mental health infographic 2022![]() ![]() ![]() 7 PROVIDE RESOURCES AND EDUCATION: Empower your workforce with information around early intervention and youth mental health. 6 50% of lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 75 percent begin by age 24. children aged 2–8 years had a diagnosed mental, behavioral or developmental challenge. 11 yrs The average delay between when mental health symptoms first appear and intervention is approximately 11 years. EARLY INTERVENTION Taking critical action sooner Given how early in life mental health challenges can begin, early diagnosis and treatment are essential to supporting youth mental health. To address the impact of youth mental health on your workforce, focus your attention on early intervention, access, integrated care and stigma. 53% of working parents have missed work at least once per month to deal with their children’s mental health. 71% of parents said issues with their child’s mental or emotional well-being made the stresses of work much more difficult to cope with. 1 in 6 children have a diagnosable behavioral health condition. The health of children affects those who care for them, which in turn affects employee health and productivity. The issue becomes even bigger when we consider that many caregivers of children are not necessarily ‘parents’ in the traditional sense. Since two out of every five workers are parents with a child under age 18, 1 this can have major ramifications for the well-being of your employees and your business. Understanding how youth mental health impacts your workforce As an employer, the youth mental health crisis in America is likely affecting more of your workforce than you realize. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |