Mental Health
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Mental health and well-being includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make everyday choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Mental health problems are common and affect everyone regardless of culture, race, ethnicity or gender. Half of all mental health disorders begin before a person turns 14 years old, and three-quarters of mental health disorders begin before age 24.
Unfortunately, less than 20% of children and adolescents with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need. Early mental health support can help a child before problems interfere with other developmental needs.
SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
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Note: Individual private practitioners who provide mental health services for children, adolescents, families, and adults may be
found in the local telephone directory and the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida Directory.
LOCAL/REGIONAL RESOURCES
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Note: Individual private practitioners who provide mental health services for children, adolescents, families, and adults may be found in the local telephone directory and the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida Directory.
NATIONAL RESOURCES
District Contacts
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Dena Landry, Ed.D, NCSPCoordinator of Psychological Services(239) 377-0521
LandryDe@collierschools.comCaroline Brennan, MSW, LCSW
Supervisor, Mental Health Supports and Social Emotional Learning(239) 377-0531
BrennaCa@collierschools.comStephen McFaddenCoordinator of School Counseling K-8(239)-377-0517