Large-scale studies in Great Britain, the US and Germany showed that there were considerable mental health needs in young people in welfare institutions as well [ 8, 15, 16].
Paramedics, health professionals, counselors are needed immediately.
Not only is Normandy High a school with considerable social and health needs ― where, as Cooke sings, it has often been "too hard living," for students struggling with the trauma of lost loved ones, among other issues ― it also happens to be the school where Michael Brown graduated a few months before he was killed.
In many of these programmes, urgent and considerable HIV-related health needs have been identified.
Serving clients with substantial, interrelated socioeconomic, substance abuse, and mental health needs demands considerable emotional investment from staff.
Although these results might be related to the limited sample size and short follow-up, oral health needs remained considerable and this could be related with a need for more intensive instruction, enhanced dentist training and/or improved facilities.
This research project has considerable potential to contribute to the health needs of Māori.
The Social Exclusion Unit's report on mental health confirms that people from these groups face considerable barriers to getting their mental health needs addressed [ 3].
Problem use of illicit drugs (i.e. drug abuse or dependence) is associated with considerable health and social harms, highlighting the need for early intervention and engagement with health services.
"Mental health needs to be a considerable part of the discussion.
