Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Romania
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About
Mental health is crucial for the harmonious growth and development of children and adolescents. The foundations of mental health are laid in the early childhood, and this investment in the health of children and families benefits society as a whole.
The mental health problems of children and adolescents have an impact on many aspects of their lives; besides social stigma and discrimination, in some cases they are at risk of unhealthy, risky behaviors such as smoking, alcohol and drug use or risky sexual behaviors. Academic performance can also be affected, for example, a child with a conduct disorder who does not receive specialist intervention is twice as likely to drop out of school than a typically developing child, compared to other children.
Publication date: September 2022
