Warning Signs of Mental Health Issues in Children and Teenagers

As a child and adolescent psychotherapist explains in an interview, there are some warning signs of mental health issues in children to watch out for. For example, these could be increasing aggressions for which there is no apparent reason, heightened irritability, and various newly emerging fears - for instance, when a child suddenly doesn't want to go to school anymore. In toddlers, the play behaviour often changes. It often helps to ask the child in a quieter moment, after a tantrum for example, if they need help somewhere.

Mental Health: Strong Warning Signs in Children & Teenagers

Very strong warning signs are when children say they no longer want to live or there are suicides in the children's environment. Also, eating disorders have a high mortality rate among children and adolescents. Therefore, quick action should be taken here. If there is no available psychotherapy place, the expert advises to present to a child and adolescent psychiatry.

If mental health issues in children are not treated, they often persist into adulthood. More information is available in the video.

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