Signs that your Child or Teenager Would Benefit From Mental Health Services Support?

What are the Indicators that Suggest a Child or Te...: The following checklist can help you assess if your child needs help, such as mental health services. If more than one sign is present or pe...

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Here are some signs to look out for:

 • A lot of trouble concentrating or staying still, putting them in physical danger or causing school problems 

• Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities 

• Sudden overwhelming fear without reason, sometimes with racing heart rate or fast breathing 

• Feels very sad or withdraws from others for two or more weeks, causing problems with daily activities 

• Extreme mood swings that cause problems in relationships 

• Drastic changes in behavior 

• Not eating, throwing up, or using laxatives to cause weight loss 

• Repeated use of alcohol or drugs 

• Severe, out-of-control behavior that can hurt self or others 

• Serious plans or tries to harm or kill self 

• Repeated fights, or use of a weapon, or serious plan to hurt others

You may contact your mental health plan access line at 916-875-1055 or managed care plan for a screening and assessment for your child or teenager if you think they are showing any of the signs of a mental health condition. www.dhs.saccounty.gov