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Identifyingmental health issues in childrencan be tricky.
It can be difficult to determine whether your childs behaviors are normal or signs of a mental health condition.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
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For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
If theyre acting out, put your anger or frustration with them aside and try toconnect with them.
Let them know that youre there for them, in case they want to talk or need your support.
They can help screen your child for mental health conditions or refer you to a specialist who can.
They can also help screen your child forsuicide risk.
It may be helpful to give your child some one-on-one time with the healthcare provider.
This could includetherapy, lifestyle changes, social support, education, and in some cases, medication.
However, its important to get them help as soon as possible.
Remember, your child is not alone.
Approximately 17% of children have a mental health conditionthat’s one in six children.
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