Children, adoloscense, & teen Issues

Children/adolescents/teens receive mental health services for a variety of reasons and as children/adolescents/ teens grow, they are changing in a variety of ways. 

There are predictable ranges of cognitive, emotional, and social growth according to the age of a child and kids will experience shifts in their thinking, mood and behavioral patterns as they mature. 

Some child/adolescent/teen areas that might be addressed include: 

• Learning
• Attention
• Social skills problems
• Behavioral problems (such as excessive anger, aggression, acting out, opposition at school or home)
• Peer problems
• Relationship difficulties
• Episodes of sadness, tearfulness, or irritability
• Difficulties with regulating mood
• Social withdrawal or isolation
• Obsessions or compulsions
• Experiencing bullying or bullying other children
• Excessive school absenteeism or tardiness
• Development of or an increase in physical complaints (such as headache, stomachache, or not feeling well) despite a normal physical exam by your doctor
• Signs of dependency
• Problems adjusting to transitions (following separation, divorce, or relocation)
• Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event
• Signs of self-destructive behavior, such as head-banging, cutting, or extreme risk-taking
• Repeated thoughts of death, suicide, or losing a peer or loved one to suicide.