Finally…people are understanding more and more just how important it is to understand the early warning signs of mental health. The subject is gaining momentum and no one is happier to see it than me. I found a fantastic article that talks about how not only the parents but the environment and the community are all a part of a childs “social-emotional wellness”.
Three key mental health disorders of young children are: anxiety disorders such as, separation anxiety and social anxiety; mood disorders like depression; and behavior disorders such as Sensory Processing Disorder.
Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that young children are actually experiencing disorders like depression, but it is a reality. Identifying and treating children with these disorders is more complex than, let’s say, a broken arm. But, hopefully, we are just as concerned about our children’s emotional wellness as we are about their physical wellness.
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