4.1 The importance of early intervention

Most mental health problems can be diagnosed from the ages .......

• 10 -12

• 12-15

• 12 -25

• 8-15

The ability to diagnose between the ages 12 - 25 is the same all over the world

• True

• False

Early identification can aid recovery

• True

• False

Many people around the world get diagnosed early

• True

• False

The average delay for the onset of diagnosis and treatment is

• 2-3 Years

• 4-5 years

• 6-7 years

• 8-10 years

Some people do not get the help they need because of ...

• Stigma

• Embarrassment

• Lack of knowledge

• All of these answers

Seeking early intervention has no benefits

• True

• False

Helping a child early can

• Help a child do better Academically

• Can help with self management

• can help prevent subsequent disorders

• All of the above

The statutory sector can help provide support for children with mental health problems

• True

• False

The Voluntary sector is government funded

• True

• False