The Thoughts In My Head

Can children really suffer or demonstrate mental health issues? The answer is yes. However how would one know the symptoms? What are the causes and can such be prevented?

Do you know the difference between a childhood developmental disorder and a childhood mental health disorder? Childhood disorders are psychological disorders and issues that are commonly diagnosed when an individual is a child or teen. Most are able to recognize ADD, ADHD or Conduct Disorder just to name a few. However, for many the symptoms of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder can be very difficult to recognize and often can present a challenge for many parents not to mention the individual experiencing the symptoms. 

When it comes to mental health one would agree that this has been hot topic considering that when an individual commit a crime against humanity or kill themself the word mental health is frequently used. However most individuals have a better understanding or may be perhaps more willing to explore assistance for mental health concerns when the individual is an adult. But what is one to do when the individual is a toddler, child, or teen?

Mental health is an important part of overall health for children as well as adults. For many adults who have mental health symptoms the symptoms may have been present during their childhood but were not recognized or addressed during their childhood or youth. So what is a parent to do? Where can one go to obtain assistance for their child? What treatment options are available? 

Join Dr. Feebly Wooden and I as we discuss and educate individuals regarding mental health issues amongst our youth. Let's not be in denial. This is not a joke and our children need our support, understanding and guidance. Give us a call at 516 387-1914 on 11/13/17 at 12pm Pacific