CCNews. Serious emotional disturbances (SEDs) affect about 5 to 9 percent of teenagers in America.
This means that SEDs - diagnosable disorders in children and adolescents that severely disrupt daily functioning - affect about one in 15 teens or, on average, two students in every high school classroom. Growing evidence shows that when schools address mental health issues they can boost academic achievement, reduce absenteeism, and increase graduation rates. To help schools reap these benefits, the EBI has developed a variety of materials. Home. Disabilities - My Child's Special Needs. Response to Intervention. What Works Clearinghouse. Autism Speaks.