Primary Care: #6 Emerging Adults with Mental Illness

Proem

According to the World Health Organization (WHO)

• Globally, one in seven 10–19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease in this age group.
• Depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
• Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds.
• The consequences of failing to address adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults.

Most mental health concerns, especially for emerging adults, first present in primary care, placing them in a critical role for addressing these concerns.

I’m delighted to speak with Dr. Bonnie Engelbart, primary care physician, in this sixth episode in my series on Emerging Adults with Mental Illness.

Podcast intro