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Kids With Disabilities Face Mental Health Crisis | Winnipeg News
Across Canada, kids with disabilities are drowning in a silent mental health crisis — nearly 75% report heightened struggles, with over a third in “very high” distress, nearly ten times the rate of their peers. Neurodiverse children face even steeper odds: 30-50% are diagnosed with mental health conditions, compared to just 8-18% of typically developing kids. Families are trapped in a broken system — waitlists, repeated stories, and out-of-pocket costs. Autistic youth are especially vulnerable: one in four report suicidal thoughts, and 8% attempt suicide. Warning signs appear as early as…
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