ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH IN LOUISIANA
Among U.S. children and adolescents aged 10 to 19, approximately 11% are estimated to suffer from a serious mental disorder that causes significant functional impairment in their day-to-day lives at home, in school and with peers. In Louisiana, this translates to an estimated:
- 69,081 young people suffering from serious mental illness with significant functional impairment.
(1999, Report of the U.S. Surgeon General & 2008, U.S. Census Estimates)
Among adolescents 12 to 17 years old in Louisiana:
- 8% suffered an episode of major depression
- 4% experienced illicit drug dependence or abuse
- 4% experienced alcohol dependence or abuse
(2006-2007, SAMHSA, National Survey on Drug Use and Health Promotion)
ADOLESCENT SUICIDE IN LOUISIANA
- Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 11 to 21 year-olds. Between 1999 and 2006, 438 of these young people died by suicide. (CDC, WISQARS Database)
- High school students reported in 1997 that within the last 12-month period:
- 22% thought seriously about suicide
- 17% made a plan for suicide
- 10% attempted suicide
- 3% made a suicide attempt that required medical attention
(CDC, Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance)
TEENSCREEN IN LOUISIANA
TeenScreen Schools and Communities sites: 18
The first local TeenScreen program was established: 2004
STATE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY
Department of Health and Hospitals
Office of Mental Health
Bienville Building
628 North 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Website: www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices
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