Children's Mental Health Facts
Young people can have mental, emotional, and behavioral problems that are real, painful, and hard to handle. These problems are often the sources of stress for children and their families, schools, and communities.
Mental health disorders in children and adolescents are caused by biology, environment, or a combination of the two. Examples of biological factors are genetics, chemical imbalances in the body, and damage to the central nervous system, such as a head injury. Many environmental factors also can affect mental health, including exposure to violence, extreme stress, and the loss of an important person.
