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Commonly Reported Reasons for Receiving Mental Health Treatment^* in the Past Year Among Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years Who Received Treatment, 2007

Percent of children receiving treatment:

• Felt Depressed 50.0
• Problems at Home/Family 28.8
• Breaking Rules/Acting Out 25.1
• Contemplated/Attempted Suicide 20.2
• Felt Afraid or Tense 17.9
• Problems at School 17.2
• Trouble Controlling Anger 16.8
• Problems with Friends 12.1

^* Data are for most recent visit, and respondents could list more than one reason for treatment. Does not include treatment for problems caused by drug or alcohol use.↑

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, National Survey of Drug Use and Health Go to References for this graph's full source.

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