I am concerned about my child's behavior
Like many adults, children and adolescents suffer from mental, emotional and behavioral problems. Today, approximately six
million American adolescents are diagnosed with clinical depression. Countless others live with attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, oppositional defiant behaviors, bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders
including schizophrenia.
Belmont Behavioral Health realizes that childhood and adolescence can be a very trying and difficult time. Our professional
staff works with each child and his or her family to develop a personalized treatment plan. We offer a variety of programs
and services and are sensitive to the unique problems our youth face in today's society.
What you can do to help
If your child or loved one shows signs of behavioral health issues, don't wait for the problem to go away by itself. Get
help now.
When you need to talk to someone, turn to Belmont Behavioral Health at 1-800-220-HELP (4357) or (215) 877-2000.
|
|
|
|
Adolescents - DepressionIt's important to recognize when a teenager is being a "teenager," and when a teenager is becoming depressed.
|
Children and adolescent - Bipolar disorderAlso known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy and ability to function.
It typically develops in late adolescence or early adulthood.
|
Substance AbuseSubstance abuse - defined as the misuse of both legal and illegal drugs - is a growing problem among many young people.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
