Did you know?  

• 20% of the world's children and adolescents have mental health disorders.
• Three in four mental illnesses start in childhood. 
• Depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents worldwide.  
• Suicide is one of the leading cause of death in youths. 
• If the child mental health disorders are not treated in childhood and adolescence, the expenses for   the treatment of the consequences  in adulthood will cause a significant economic burden to the countries 
• Mental health promotion and prevention of mental disorders are keys to helping children and adolescents thrive.