{"id":26903,"date":"2022-04-11T10:16:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T14:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?p=26903"},"modified":"2025-01-15T13:32:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T18:32:41","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-my-child-has-a-mental-health-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/how-do-i-know-if-my-child-has-a-mental-health-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I know if my child has a mental health problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s easy to think of mental illness as only affecting adults, but children are vulnerable to it as well. At its most basic, mental illness is simply a medical condition that causes ways of thinking or feeling that result in distress or impede functioning. <\/span>And while <\/span>mental health<\/span> issues in <\/span>children <\/span>and <\/span>youth<\/span> are common, parents may not be aware of the <\/span>early signs<\/span>, or what to do about them. Here\u2019s what you should know about mental health in children.<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs of mental health problems in children<\/h3>\n

Childhood is marked by constant change. That can make it difficult to distinguish between markers of mental health issues and normal pediatric behaviours and stages. Teenagers, for example, tend to be sleepier in the daytime and need <\/span>more hours of sleep<\/span><\/a> than pre-teens. While this may signal depressive symptoms, it\u2019s often normal for many teens. In adults, however, this behaviour is more likely to be a sign of depression.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to younger children, they might not have the vocabulary or emotional maturity to be able to express what they\u2019re feeling. They\u2019re much more likely to exhibit distress through changes in behaviour.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of your child\u2019s life stage, however, there are certain markers that you can look out for. The <\/span>following signs and symptoms may indicate a mental health issue in a child:<\/span><\/p>\n