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Mental illness in children: Know the signs
Why is it hard for parents to identify mental illness in children?
What mental health conditions affect children?
How do health care providers diagnose mental illness in children?
What should I do if I suspect my child has a mental health condition?
How do health care professionals diagnose mental illness in children?
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What is a mental illness?
Barriers to treating childhood mental health disorders
Common disorders among children
What are the warning signs of mental illness in children?
What should I do if I suspect that my child has a mental health condition?
How do healthcare professionals diagnose mental illness in children?
How is mental illness in children treated?
How can I help my child cope with mental illness?
What mental health conditions affect children?
How do health care providers diagnose mental illness in children?
What should I do if I suspect my child has a mental health condition?
How do health care professionals diagnose mental illness in children?
Content
What is a mental illness?
Barriers to treating childhood mental health disorders
Common disorders among children
What are the warning signs of mental illness in children?
What should I do if I suspect that my child has a mental health condition?
How do healthcare professionals diagnose mental illness in children?
How is mental illness in children treated?
How can I help my child cope with mental illness?
What are the warning signs of mental illness in children?
Warning signs that your child may have a mental health disorder include:
- Sadness that lasts two or more weeks.
- Changes in being social or staying away from others.
- Hurting oneself or talking about hurting oneself.
- Talking about death or suicide.
- Having outbursts or being very moody or testy.
- Out-of-control behavior that can be harmful.
- Big changes in mood, behavior or personality.
- Changes in eating habits.
- Loss of weight.
- Trouble sleeping.
- Getting headaches or stomachaches often.
- Trouble concentrating.
- Doing poorly in school.
- Not going to school.
