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Worried about your teen’s mental health? �۴dz�’r�� not alone. The report that 4% of children ages 3 to 17 have been diagnosed with depression,�� and 11% have anxiety.��

“We’re definitely seeing an increase in anxiety and other mental health issues in teens and adolescents,” says Dr. Andrea Temkin-Yu, assistant attending psychologist and assistant professor of psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at �鶹����. “With all the parenting advice online and on social media, it’s easy to feel lost.”��

Detecting Adolescent Mental Health Issues����

According to the , half of all mental health problems start before a child reaches age 14. Parents and caregivers can help recognize these issues by paying attention to the warning signs.��

Symptoms that may indicate children or teens are experiencing mental health issues include:��

Of course, some of these symptoms can just be typical teenage stuff. So, when are they something to worry about?��

“What parents want to pay attention to is if they’re seeing multiple changes ongoing over time,” Dr. Temkin-Yu says. “It �ɴDz�’t just be one weird week of appetite changes or other symptoms; ����’l�� be ongoing. And it will happen at the same time as multiple new issues, such as changes in sleep or energy.”��

This combination could mean your youth has a mental health issue. Contact your ���󾱱���’s pediatrician for an accurate diagnosis.������

Managing Your Teen’s Mental Health��

Proper care and support help lead teens toward improved mental health. A few ways to help young people in your life include:��

Conclusion��

Positive mental health is possible for children, teens and young adults. ������’s what you should remember to help the youngsters in your life.��

Call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 if you or anyone you know has suicidal thoughts. For ongoing help managing your teen’s mental health, at �鶹���� today.��