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Monthly Archives: September 2023

A Basic Guide to Understanding Mental Illness in Children

2023-09-18T10:41:48-07:00September 18th, 2023|Blog|

When your child is born, one of the first things that you think of is that you want them to be happy. It can be hard to see them go from being a cheerful child to someone in discomfort with the world around them. According to SAMHSA, roughly half of the time, a child will show signs of a mental health disorder before they turn [...]

How ADHD Is Diagnosed in Children

2023-09-11T11:47:44-07:00September 11th, 2023|Blog, Kids|

ADHD, short for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is becoming more common nationwide. According to Brookings, around 6.8% of kids aged 3-17 are diagnosed with ADHD. Many parents wonder if specific behavioral issues also stem from a child having this disorder. Here’s how children may be diagnosed with ADHD. Pediatrician The first step is often to head to the pediatrician. A pediatrics doctor will speak with [...]