01肖巍-青少年道德发展与关怀教育.ppt

Why prevent emotional disorders? Mental disorders cause the 3rd highest burden of disease in current society Anxiety and depression are the most common form of mental disorder – predicted to account for 2nd highest burden by 2030 Early anxiety is a risk factor for later depression Severe impact High medical use, absenteeism social security; Low marriage and income High levels of alcohol abuse and suicide Some limitations with current treatments Anxiety usually starts young (childhood) Most people don’t come to treatment until mid 30’s Therefore most suffer for 20+ years before getting help F