CHILDREN’S ISSUES
Early experiences and relationships are critical for healthy development.
Childhood involves many changes related to areas of development such as physical growth, connections with others, emotions, behavior, thinking, and language. While each of these areas influence one another, other factors such as genetics, nutrition, physical activity, health, and community are also important. Healthy foundations for learning are established early on, especially during the first five years of life.
Symptoms of a mental health issue can include:
- Complaints of physical symptoms (headaches, stomachaches)
- Sleep issues (nightmares, sleepwalking, sleeping too much or too little)
- Appetite issues (lack of appetite or over-eating)
- Regressive behaviors (tantrums, bedwetting)
- Behavioral and/or academic issues at school (trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors)
- Noncompliant or aggressive behaviors (getting in trouble at home and in school)
- Relationship issues (difficulties making and keeping friends)
Mental health impacts children’s overall health.
It is estimated that up to 1 out of 5 children in any given year live with a mental health issue. When left untreated, mental health issues experienced among children can persist into adulthood. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential to avoid disruptions and struggles at home, in school, within relationships, and in the broader community.
Some common issues that children experience are:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Behavioral issues
- Social development issues
- ADHD
- Autism
- Abandonment issues
- Divorce
- Adoption and foster care issues
- Blended family issues
- Grief and loss (of a loved one, pet, home)
- Family substance use issues or addiction
- Sibling issues
- Witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event
- Neglect
- Bullying
- Sexual, emotional, and/or physical abuse
- Relocation issues
- Academic issues
Children of all ages can benefit from counseling.
Counseling and therapy at Wellness Grove…
Our in-person (outpatient) counseling services are offered in Canton OH (near Akron, North Canton, and Massillon). We also offer telemental health sessions to all Ohio residents.
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