"That is why I applaud President Obama's budget proposal, which calls for $235 million in new mental health initiatives, including $130 million for a program that would help train teachers and adults to recognize the first signs of mental illness in children -- and refer them to get help.
"The push to provide young people with better care for mental disorders couldn't come at a better time. This month, the nation celebrates "May Is Mental Health Month," a campaign that calls attention to the fact that a staggering 1 in 5 Americans suffered from some form of mental illness during 2011.
"We know that half of all lifetime cases of mental illness start by age 14, and three-quarters by age 24. Research also tells us there are long delays between the onset of symptoms and treatment. Those lags can increase the risk of lifelong consequences resulting from missed opportunities to treat children and teens and support their transition to adulthood...."
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