Children's Mental Health Facts

The McHenry County Youth Service Bureau's mission is to  enhance the quality of life of children and families.  We accomplish this through programs and services that foster positive change and better personal choices.   

All services are offered to residents of the county on a fee schedule that may be adjusted according to family income.  No one is refused services because of inability to pay fees.  Find out more about our services

YSB has a service on this web site called Ask the YSB KidPros. You can e-mail in your questions or concerns and a YSB Counselor will reply back to you. Questions and answers are posted on the site anonymously at Ask the YSB KidPros. If you don't want your questions posted request privacy on the e-mail. We respect your request for confidentiality.

• It is estimated that almost 21% (or 13,700,000) of U.S. children and adolescents have a diagnosable mental or addictive disorder associated with at least minimum impairment.
• 1 in 5 children and adolescents has a mental health disorder. At least 1 in 10 have a serious emotional disturbance. Untreated mental health disorders can lead to difficulties within the family, in school, and other areas of their life.
• Approximately 2/3 of children and adolescents in need of mental health services do not receive the help they need.
• About every 2 hours, a young person kills himself or herself.
• Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people age 15-24 years old after accidents and homicide. For youth between the ages of 10-14, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death.
• The suicide rate among those between the ages of 15 and 24 has doubled in females, and quadrupled in males, over the last 60 years.
• Anxiety disorders, mood disorders (e.g. depression or bipolar), and disruptive disorders (e.g. attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder) are the most common mental disorders among children and adolescents.
• Nearly 4% of boys and more than 6% of girls have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder caused by violence they have endured or witnessed.
• Eating disorders can be fatal if left untreated.
  

Requesting Services from YSB: YSB is always ready to respond to specific program needs in McHenry County communities.  If you become aware of a need for a special group or service for youth in your community, contact our Executive Director about developing a program to meet the needs of your community.

Youth Service Bureau
101 South Jefferson St.
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-7360