Children and teens may need mental health support if they are experiencing a behavior change, a change in their emotions, or school performance. Changes in behavior can include sadness, irritability, or depression, frequent anger outbursts, persistent nightmares, worrying or anxiety, and a decline in school performance that is affecting their grades.
If you see changes in your child, provide support, letting them know you are there for them. Consider therapy.
Both children and teens may need mental health support if they are experiencing changes in behavior, emotions, or school performance.
Children and teens may need mental health support if they are experiencing changes in behavior, emotions, or school performance.
Treatments for survivors of childhood abuse include trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other trauma-informed therapies. Support groups and psychoeducation are also offered to help individuals understand and cope with their experiences. Group therapy is available for teens only.
Evidence-based treatments for children’s mental health issues, such as trauma-focused CBT have been shown to be highly effective in reducing symptoms and promoting healing. Many individuals experience significant improvements in their mental health and quality of life with consistent and committed treatment.
Changes in behavior can include sadness, irritability, or depression, frequent anger outbursts, persistent nightmares, worrying or anxiety, and a decline in school performance that is affecting their grades.
