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Read more...When it comes to mental health disorders in children, the stats are disheartening, with about 1 in 6 children aged 6 to 17 in the U.S. experiencing a mental health disorder each year. Worldwide, the percentage of children who may have a mental health condition is 20%.​
The most common mental health disorders in children are anxiety disorders, which affect 7.1% of children aged 3 to 17; behavior disorders, such as ADHD, which affect 7.4%; and depression, which affects 3.2% of children aged 3 to 17.
All of this obviously has a major impact on a child's ability to learn, as mental health disorders can significantly affect school performance. For instance, students with anxiety and depression may have lower grades than their peers. Not to mention that children with ADHD are more likely to repeat a grade.
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated many of these already existing issues with young people were disproportionately affected, with an increase in suicides, particularly those aged 15 to 24, who saw their suicide rate rise by 8% year-to-year; the sharpest increase came among females aged 10 to 14, who saw their suicide rate increase by 15%. In addition, close to 30% of all hospital admissions in 2020 for non-newborn children were for mental health issues, compared to just 8% for adults.
All of this is to say that's there's a critical need for increased awareness, better access to care, and effective interventions to address mental health issues among children. Thankfully, a number of companies have stepped up to the plate in recent years, putting a focus on the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and students.
These are some that have raised money in the last few years:
Huddle Up (formerly Dotcom Therapy)
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Over 50% of students said they've violated their school's AI policy, including 63% of high schoolers
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