Ontario is investing $6 million in local mental health services to help an estimated additional 4,000 children and youth, and their families each year.
Approximately one in five children and youth in Ontario experience a mental health challenge. About 70 per cent of mental health challenges have their onset in childhood or youth. Early identification and intervention can lead to improved achievement in school and better health outcomes in life.
With this investment, approximately 80 new child and youth mental health workers are being hired to provide local mental health services, including early identification and intervention, crisis services, counselling and supports for families.
Full article at: Ministry of Children and Youth Services