Mental health services are not restricted to adults in North and South Delta.
A Canadian Psychiatric Association study found youth were not only facing enormous amounts of stress in their lives, they were also more likely to talk to a peer or not access any support at all than to turn to teachers, parents or professionals.
"Research indicates that the occurrence and severity of mental illness can be reduced through early intervention,"Turner said. "Young people and their families do suffer needlessly because of reluctance to access treatment and support. Increasing awareness of mental health issues among youth will result in a healthier community." Says Lynn Turner, executive director and operations manager, YouthNet Delta
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By Philip Raphael - South Delta Leader
May 27, 2010
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