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Mental Health Issues Among Indiana Youth

IN the Know — Data Brief

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and the combination of these factors influences how individuals think, feel, and act. Additionally, mental health helps to determine how individuals handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being. Children who experience prolonged or frequent poor mental health may have trouble developing key coping and social skills and are at an increased risk of many long-lasting physical health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

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