Child & Family Mental Health Tracker
Mental health is part of everyday life and overall health in all stages of life, from keiki to kupuna, and includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. While positive mental health has been linked to optimism, self-esteem, and healthy relationships1, mental health complications can greatly impact physical health, putting an individual at risk for other health conditions.2
The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened interest in mental health issues. This child and family mental health data tracker brings together information, in an easy to review format, from national and state population-based surveys focusing on measures that impact women, children, and families. Healthy People 2030 targets are provided when available.
For data on service utilization for substance use, mental health, and crisis care see the Department of Health Adult Mental Health.
Click on any of the health indicators to learn more about how it is defined and collected, and to view trends in tables, charts, and comparison data.
This tracker is a collaboration between the Hawai‘i State Department of Health Family Health Services Division and the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access program. Click here for more information about this tracker and how to use it.
Additional sources of mental health data are available here.
References:
1. Connell, J., Brazier, J., O’Cathain, A. et al. Quality of life of people with mental health problems: a synthesis of qualitative research. Health Qual Life Outcomes 10, 138 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7525-10-138
2. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About Mental Health. Published November 23, 2021. Accessed March 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value; higher than the comparison value; not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; significant change over time; no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period; lower than the previous measurement period; no statistically different change from previous measurement period.