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The mental health of children and adolescents in Great Britain

A survey carried out in 1999 by the Office for National Statistics on behalf of the Department of Health

The primary purpose of the survey was to produce prevalence rates of the three main childhood mental disorders: conduct disorder, hyperactivity and emotional disorders (and their comorbidity). The second aim of the survey was to determine the impact and burden of children's mental health problems in terms of social impairment and adverse consequences for others. The third main purpose of the survey was to examine the use of services.