As with adults, mental disorders in children are diagnosed based on signs and symptoms; however, diagnosing mental illness in children can be especially difficult. Many behaviors that are seen as symptoms of mental disorders, such as shyness, anxiety (nervousness), strange eating habits, and outbur...
In this post, we’ll share some of the most common childhood mental illnesses, the warning signs to watch for and the resources you can use to help both you and your child. And through it all, remember that you and your child aren’t alone, that help is near and hope is ahead. Mos...
In 2000, the US Surgeon General reported that approximately 1 in 5 children and adolescents experiences the signs and symptoms of a mental health disorder during the course of a year, and that about 1 in 10 children experiences "significant functional...
“The longer you leave mental health conditions untreated the harder they are to treat,” Nancy E. Cunningham, a psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, told TODAY. “If there is a concern, acting on that sooner rather than later is important.” Symptoms of mental health ...
This lesson covers some examples of mental health issues in children as well as potential signs of mental health disorder you should look out for in children. Mental Illness In Children Everyone wants the best for their children and rightly so. We all want to shelter them from the negative th...
Furthermore, ignorance also breeds indifference in our society, as bystanders become more apathetic. However, at the same time we do need to acknowledge the signs of increasing acceptability, as we witness a greater number of people who are now willing to reach out to a mental health ...
There are more visible signs and symptoms associated with physical pain than mental pain. However, let’s look at some of the signs that there may be amental health problemand needs the attention of a professional therapist. Not all of them guarantee a mental health problem, but by looking ...
How Is Mental Illness in Children Diagnosed? As with adults, mental illnesses in children are diagnosed based on signs and symptoms that suggest a particular disorder. However, this process can be especially challenging with children. Many behaviors that are seen as symptoms of mental disorders, su...
In young kids already showing signs and symptoms of mood disorder, these fluctuations can lead to serious mood changes and thoughts of harming oneself. Suicide is the first leading cause of death in 14- to 15-year-olds, and is the second leading cause of death in teens overall. Based on ...
8-hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in teens, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention (介入) and teaches individuals how to help a teen who is experiencing a mental health challenge....