Children and Adolescents

Question 1

In what 3 ways are CA vulnerable to Mental Health?

Answer 1

1 in 5 will experience MH issues

75% of mental illness occurs before 24

CA with MH issues have poorer education, economic, health and social outcomes.

Question 2

What are the prevalence rates of CA in the world and in LMIC

Answer 2

1 in 3 in the world, 90 in LMIC

Question 3

In what ways does CAMH cost countries?

Answer 3

Destabilising communities, usage of services, loss of productivity.

Question 4

Why do we know so little about CAMH in LMIC?

Answer 4

Lack of research in these areas in general (6.8%), the majority in east Asia on schizophrenia.

Question 5

What interventions have shown promise for CAMH in LMIC?

Answer 5

Social and emotional learning, parenting intervention and community parenting Interventions.

School interventions of only 11-12 days seem to have little to no effect.

Question 6

What helps guide the treatment of children in LMIC by non-specialists?

Answer 6

MHGAP