The age at risk of suffering from a mental disorder, according to experts
Mental disorders are a topic of interest, especially when dealing with mental health. and these conditions do not know age, since at any time in a person's life they can suffer from it; however, according to recent studies, one of the ages that comes to light most regarding suffering from one is at an early age, half of mental disorders begin at age 14, according to specialists from the Autonomous University of Mexico.
Neurodevelopment and brain maturationIt's worth noting that the development of mental disorders coincides with the stage of neurodevelopment and brain maturation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), failure to address these disorders has consequences that will affect adulthood.
Read also: tATu announces concert in Mexico: ticket prices and when they go on sale. Minors with mental disorders around the world.According to the scientific journal Nature, the age of onset of the first mental disorder is before 18 years of age in almost half of the people. Also according to the research, in One in three people experience the onset of the disorder before the age of 14.
On the other hand, The peak age of onset of a mental disorder is between 8 and 15 years.
What are the most common mental disorders in children?According to experts, certain mental disorders are more common at younger ages. For example, Phobias and separation anxiety disorder are those that appear at a younger age.
There are various factors that determine whether a person is more susceptible to suffering from one, such as trauma or even genetics. Regardless of the cause, on this World Mental Health Day, it is important to raise awareness and monitor children to detect any mental disorders and refer them to a specialist early.
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- Mental health
- Mental disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Children
- Childhood
- Autonomous University of Mexico
- WHO
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