Mental health is a concept concerned with the social, emotional, and psychological well-being of an individual. It is a broad term used to describe how people cope with their everyday lives. Mental health is important because it determines how we think, feel, and behave. It also affects our ability to interact with others and our overall quality of life.

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You know your child better than anyone else. While the teen and young adults years come with many ups and downs as your child develops, it’s critical you pay attention. If your child starts acting unusual, has trouble eating or sleeping, or begins struggling in school and social situations, it may be time to find teen mental health counseling.

Some warning signs of mental health issues include:

• Persistent sadness
• Social interaction withdrawal
• Talk of death or suicide
• Extreme irritability
• Eating habit changes
• Weight loss
• Academic performance changes
• Avoiding, skipping, or missing school
• Frequent headaches or stomachaches

When looking for therapy for the younger generations, a good place to start is with your child’s doctor or pediatrician.

And, of course, we’re here to help too. We offer free young adult and teen mental health consultations here at Dayrise Wellness. One of our care coordinators can provide guidance and referrals for you and your child and walk you through the steps to get mental health assistance.

If your child has behavioral problems, you must consult a specialist in young adult and teen mental health like our team of experts. If you decide to wait to seek help, it’s essential to keep an eye on your child’s behavior and have a plan in place if it escalates or doesn’t resolve. Ignoring problem behaviors is definitely something you don’t want to do.

How long you choose to monitor your child’s concerning feelings and behaviors is ultimately up to you. But if you think your young adult or teen is struggling with his or her mental health or is at risk of hurting themselves or others, you must get help immediately! Your child’s life could depend on it.

Some signs your child needs help with their mental health include:

• Signs of depression (trouble getting out of bed, avoiding school, not talking, sadness, etc.)
• Frequent sadness, hopelessness, worry, fear, anxiety, or anger
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Restlessness or the inability to settle down and focus
• Discussing death or expressing suicidal thoughts
• Running away
• Participating in illegal or extremely dangerous activities
• Failing grades
• Sexual promiscuity
• Self-harm or cutting

How much your child’s mental health issues affect their school behavior depends on their particular situation. At Dayrise Wellness, we partner with you to advocate for your child at their school. We help you have the necessary conversations with school counselors, social workers, and other school-based mental health staff.

We prioritize knowing what resources are available in your child’s school and are more than happy to share that information with you. We want to make sure your child gets the help they need so they can stay in school.

That depends on your child’s mental health issues and the level of treatment needed. Mental health treatment can last anywhere from one session to several months or even years. The average length of therapy for young adults and teens is between 12 and 16 weekly sessions.