Myth Or Fact #16 - Children Don't Experience Mental Health Issues

"Children Don't Experience Mental Health Issues"

Is This A Myth or A Fact?

Myth!

Kids as young as 3 are able to show signs of mental health issues. However, sadly, only less than 17% of kids receive treatment since most parents believe that kid's cannot have any mental health issues. Understanding your kid is really important for a parent and since most mental illnesses start developing at an early stage, knowing and keeping track of the mental health your kid has should be a priority for the parent so you can get them help as soon as it's needed.

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