Approximate proportions of children with mental health problems in different populations
| Population | Proportion with a formally diagnosable mental health disorder | Proportion with mental health problems in total |
|---|---|---|
| General childhood population | 10% | 20% approximately |
| Paediatric outpatients | 20–30%2 | 50% |
| Children with epilepsy | 40%3 | Up to 70% in complicated epilepsy |
| Children with recurrent abdominal pain | Up to 80%4 |