ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH IN MARYLAND
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 Maryland, this translates to an estimated:
- 85,133 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 Maryland:
- 8% suffered an episode of major depression
- 4% experienced illicit drug dependence or abuse
- 5% experienced alcohol dependence or abuse
(2006-2007, SAMHSA, National Survey on Drug Use and Health Promotion)
ADOLESCENT SUICIDE IN MARYLAND
- Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 11 to 21 year-olds. Between 1999 and 2006, 372 of these young people died by suicide. (CDC, WISQARS Database)
- High school students reported in 2007 that within the last 12-month period:
- 23% felt sad and hopeless enough over a two-week period to halt usual activity
- 13% thought seriously about suicide
- 10% made a suicide plan
- 8% attempted suicide
- 2% made a suicide attempt that required medical attention
(CDC, Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance)
TEENSCREEN IN MARYLAND
TeenScreen Schools and Communities sites: 2
The first local TeenScreen program was established: 2007
STATE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY
Mental Hygiene Administration
Spring Grove Hospital Center
55 Wade Avenue, Dix Building
Catonsville, MD 21228
Website: www.dhmh.state.md.us
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