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1. How do I know when to worry about my child’s mental health?

As the person who cares for your child, you usually know your child better than anyone else. As your child develops (...) [ read more ]

2. Who do I turn to for help?

It is sometimes hard to know whom to turn to when your child has mental health concerns. A good place (...) [ read more ]

3. How do I know if my child needs help right away?

If your child is in crisis and is at risk for hurting himself or others, you should get help right (...) [ read more ]

4. How do I find a mental health professional?

If you have private insurance, you may need to choose a provider in your network. Families may also choose out (...) [ read more ]

5. What are the differences between different types of therapists – psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, family therapists, nurses and counselors?

There are many types of professionals that provide mental health services to children. When choosing a therapist it is best (...) [ read more ]

6. What questions should I ask the therapist?

The most important question to ask a therapist is about their background and if they have experience working with children, (...) [ read more ]

7. What treatment is best for specific disorders?

The mental health field has come a long way in knowing which treatments work best for some issues and concerns, (...) [ read more ]

8. What are the differences between testing, screening, assessment and evaluation?

Testing is a generic term that can be used in different places and often means that a professional, such as (...) [ read more ]

9. What are the different types of treatment?

There are many types of treatments for children who have mental health issues. Individual outpatient treatment is where your (...) [ read more ]

10. What other treatments are there?

Some parents choose faith-based support, recreational activities, native or local healers, or nutritional plans to help with their child’s mental health (...) [ read more ]


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