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Commonly Reported Reasons for Receiving Mental Health Treatment^* Among Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years Who Received Treatment, 2008

Percent of children receiving treatment:

• Felt Depressed 48.6
• Problems at Home/Family 28.9
• Breaking Rules/Acting Out 25.7
• Contemplated/Attempted Suicide 20.4
• Felt Afraid or Tense 19.6
• Problems at School 18.9
• Trouble Controlling Anger 16.3
• Problems with Friends 14.0

^* 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 II.11: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, National Survey of Drug Use and Health

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