{"id":623,"date":"2019-07-10T14:19:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T19:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zvhc.org\/?p=623"},"modified":"2019-07-22T08:07:36","modified_gmt":"2019-07-22T13:07:36","slug":"how-to-support-your-childs-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zvhc.org\/news\/2019\/07\/how-to-support-your-childs-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Support Your Child\u2019s Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As a parent, it can be hard to know if your child is\nexperiencing a mental\nhealth condition \u2013 no matter how young or old they might be. While this\nmay seem overwhelming or scary, know that you are not alone, and that mental illness is treatable.\nLearning as much as you can about mental health will benefit both you and your family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With some help from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website, we\u2019ve put\ntogether a short list of symptoms to look out for in young children and\nadolescents. Please visit the NAMI website<\/a> for a more\nin-depth, comprehensive list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Symptoms of a Mental\nHealth Condition in Children and Adolescents <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you suspect that your child may be experiencing anxiety, depression or another\nmental health condition, please don\u2019t hesitate to seek out professional help. It\u2019s important to meet with a health care professional before\nself-diagnosing your child. Professionals have the knowledge and expertise to\nhelp identify your child\u2019s possible mental health condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Healthcare providers, like our professionals at Zumbro\nValley Health Center, can provide a comprehensive mental health assessment to help diagnose your child. After a diagnosis is determined, our\nprofessionals will work closely with you and your child to develop a treatment\nplan catered specifically to your child\u2019s needs and situation. Their treatment\nplan could involve therapy\nwith a counselor, medication,\nlifestyle changes, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n